Senior TPM: Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is hiring a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead cross-functional initiatives in manufacturing readiness and supplier qualification. This individual contributor role requires collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, driving programs from concept to implementation.

Ideal candidates bring strong program management skills, technical manufacturing expertise, and experience with supplier qualification and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, manufacturing or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in technical program management, manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, operations, or supply chain.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operations.
• Experience with supplier qualification and supplier quality methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project plans and drive projects from conception to implementation.
• Lead complex technical programs involving manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
• Provide engineering and business process expertise to teams on standard programs.
• Identify and resolve project complications and develop solutions.
• Drive supplier qualification and alternate source development to improve continuity.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and supplier capabilities for readiness.
• Manage technical risks and implement mitigation plans and actions.
• Coordinate engineering changes and readiness activities.
• Facilitate root cause investigations with suppliers and internal teams.
• Develop and track program schedules, milestones, and risks; communicate with leadership.
• Present program status and risks to senior leadership.

Skills

Technical program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related field

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Applied Materials is hiring a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead cross-functional initiatives in manufacturing readiness and supplier qualification. This individual contributor role requires collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, driving programs from concept to implementation.

Ideal candidates bring strong program management skills, technical manufacturing expertise, and experience with supplier qualification and risk mitigation.