Technical TPM: Manufacturing & Supply Chain (Onsite)

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

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead cross‑functional manufacturing readiness, supplier qualification, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience initiatives. This individual contributor role partners with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to drive programs from concept through implementation.

The ideal candidate combines strong program management with technical expertise in manufacturing operations, supplier quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or related field (required).
• 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.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience managing technical risks and driving issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception and planning to implementation.
• Lead complex technical programs involving manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain organizations.
• Provides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs / issues.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution.
• Drive supplier qualification and alternate source development initiatives to improve business continuity and reduce supply risk.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, supplier capabilities, and qualification readiness.
• Manage technical risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive issue resolution across stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering change implementation and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Facilitate root cause investigations and corrective action plans with suppliers and internal teams.
• Develop and track program schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and executive communications.
• Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure successful project execution and business outcomes.
• Present program status, technical risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead cross‑functional manufacturing readiness, supplier qualification, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience initiatives. This individual contributor role partners with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to drive programs from concept through implementation.

The ideal candidate combines strong program management with technical expertise in manufacturing operations, supplier quality,