Manufacturing Quality Engineer III - (E3)
Applied Materials · Austin, TX
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $96k–$132k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Applied Materials (industrial) in Austin, TX. An immediate need to contain the problem and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA), to resolve root cause.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Root cause, CAPA, ISO 9001
- Base pay
- $96k–$132k
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About the role
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Conduct regular / weekly meetings (MRRT meetings) to address manufacturing NCs and line issues, drive necessary actions for issue containments, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- ◆Perform quality audits within manufacturing for compliance with established internal and external standards.
- ◆Facilitate or lead kaizen events to drive continuous improvement and resolve significant deviation from the standard.
- ◆Use 8D / lean six sigma methodology to drive continuous improvement projects.
- ◆Provide governance of corrective and preventative actions.
- ◆Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers, SQE focals and Onsite Technical Representatives to contain Supplier non-conformance and ensure 8D effectiveness.
- ◆Aid in the investigation of Customer quality non-conformances caused by manufacturing.
- ◆Mentor and train Quality / Engg Technicians on existing and new standards as well as adoption of industry best known methods.
requirements
- ✓Ability to translate management vision into tactical actions which drives quality culture improvement at grass roots
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Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
What We Offer
Salary
$96,000.00 - $132,000.00
Location
Austin,TX
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .
General Profile
- •Uses best known methods and lean six sigma tools to solve complex manufacturing quality issues.
- •Ability to collaborate and influence at all levels of the organization. Solves complex problems with poke yoke solutions.
- •Ability to work in a dynamic and fast pace environment. Driven by passion to deliver world class quality.
- •Has demonstrated a quality risk based/mitigation mindset.
- •Can mentor and coach junior engineers and technicians.
- •Has working knowledge of and experience with quality management systems (e.g. ISO9001:2015, AS9100, etc.).
Functional Knowledge
- •Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in quality management and processes.
Business Expertise
- •Has knowledge of how Applied Materials interacts within the Semiconductor Business sector.
- •Is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Leadership
- •Acts as a mentor for colleagues and technicians; ability to lead small projects with manageable risks and resource
Problem Solving
- •Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
- •Impact
- •Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
- •Focus on bottom-line impact through quality improvements; develop and execute projects base on ROI and alignment with business objectives
Interpersonal Skills
- •Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
- •Seeks to collaborate and integrate others position into the solution
Job Description
Govern and perform internal Quality Audits
- •Check for manufacturing compliance to internal standards such as specifications and policies
- •Collaborate with engineering and operation managers to address root cause
Lead or Facilitate 8Ds and Kaizen events
- •When there are significant deviations from the standard, lead 8D investigation. An immediate need to contain the problem and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA), to resolve root cause.
- •As needed, facilitate kaizens; geared at quality improvements through technicians, supervisors and engineers’ collaboration.
- •Perform quality stand downs with technicians as needed to convey and correct quality issues
- •Monitor for any repeats, keep track of results and report out to Executive Management
Collaborate with Supplier representatives to minimize supplier caused Quality non-conformances
- •Quick engagement with Supplier Quality Engineers to manage responsiveness of suppliers to Mfg. issues with a focus on keeping manufacturing operational.
- •Engagement on stock purges or containments in manufacturing while working with the Manufacturing Engineers to assess the product and prevent a line down
- •Follow up with Supplier Quality Engineers and keep Manufacturing abreast of progress
Lead Quality continuous improvement projects
- •Identify top quality projects based on impact to Quality variance and defect per system rate
- •Lead a small team to execute projects from planning through validation/closure
Preferred
- +American Society of Quality Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor
- +Four-year engineering or science degree
- +3+ years of quality engineering experience
- +Semiconductor experience
- +Candidates with DDP Product knowledge and manufacturing preferred
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
No
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