Supplier Engineer III Senior

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance supplier quality and manufacturability. In this role, you will collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in quality and cost while managing engineering drawing requirements. You will participate in the supplier selection process and lead quality improvement initiatives, ensuring the highest standards are met. This position offers a dynamic environment where your problem-solving skills will be crucial, and you will work closely with a global team to achieve success. If you are passionate about quality and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus eligibility

Stock award program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with 4-7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and component manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers to improve quality, manufacturability, and cost.
• Lead quality improvement projects to achieve targets.

Skills

Engineering Drawings

Component Manufacturing

Quality Tools (8D, Fishbone)

Problem Solving

SAP

Office Suite

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Work with Suppliers to ensure continuous improvement in quality, manufacturability, and cost. Clarify engineering drawing requirements and communicate effectively to supporting suppliers.

Continuous involvement in the Supplier Selection Process to develop a supply base that provides a competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery, and technology.

Perform the supplier technical audit process and evaluate supplier performance and capability, driving continuous improvement opportunities at the supplier.

Work with end users to perform quality problem resolutions and incident management, driving root cause and corrective actions.

Lead or participate in quality improvement projects to achieve quality targets.

Knowledge and Skillset

• Demonstrate knowledge of engineering drawings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of component manufacturing (e.g., welding, machining, electrical, assembling).
• Demonstrate knowledge of using quality tools (e.g., 8D, fishbone).
• Ability to solve complex problems; take a new perspective on existing solutions; exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Proficient in SAP and Office.
• Knowledge of best practices and how one's area integrates with others; awareness of the competition and differentiating factors in the market.
• Ability to solve complex problems under time constraints.
• Responsible with rapid response capabilities.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to explain difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
• Good communication skills and ability to adapt to cultural differences while working with a global team.
• A good team player.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: 4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

U.S. Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $165,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.