Senior Supplier Engineer III (Machining & Contract Manufacturing)

About the role

Applied Materials is looking for an experienced Supplier Engineer (E3) to lead supplier quality, technical development and operational excellence across its machining and contract manufacturing supply base. As a senior member of the Supplier Engineering and Quality organization, you will work with Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations and Supplier Leadership teams to build supplier capability, solve complex technical issues and ensure supply chain readiness for new and existing products. The role is based in Santa Clara, CA.

Key responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives and develop supplier performance plans covering quality, delivery, capacity and operational excellence.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for assigned machining and contract manufacturing suppliers, building relationships and driving accountability.
• Run supplier problem-solving using 8D, DMAIC and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) to fix factory and customer-impacting issues.
• Conduct supplier assessments, technical audits and process evaluations, and review PFMEAs, control plans, first article inspections and quality systems.
• Lead cross-functional projects with Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing and Quality, and support new product introductions.
• Analyze supplier performance metrics and present results to executives, and run projects for capacity expansion, risk reduction and operational excellence.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on supplier quality and manufacturing.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, metallurgical or materials science engineering, quality engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in supplier engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, operations or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with machining, fabrication, precision manufacturing or contract manufacturing suppliers.
• Preferred: semiconductor capital equipment, aerospace, medical device or other high-tech manufacturing experience; experience with contract manufacturers, build-to-print suppliers and global supply chains.
• Preferred: Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, PMP, supplier audit experience and travel on short notice.

Required skills

• Knowledge of SEM, EDS, XRD and advanced material characterization.
• ASQ, AWS or NDT certification.
• Understanding of CNC machining, assemblies, welding, fabrication and precision components.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T and process documentation.
• Preferred: PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP and quality management systems.

What we offer

• Salary of $110,500 to $152,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible bonus and stock award eligibility.
• Full-time position, relocation eligible, with up to 30% domestic and international travel.