Supplier Engineer Change Management

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Supplier Engineer to lead supplier change management assessment programs supporting existing and next-generation semiconductor products and manufacturing operations. The role combines program management, supplier quality, risk management and operational excellence to assess supplier capabilities, identify risks and drive continuous improvement across a global supplier network, working with Supplier Engineering, Global Supply Management, Quality, Operations and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier assessment plans, schedules and project deliverables.
• Lead supplier change management assessments, including self-assessments, document reviews, risk evaluations and onsite validations.
• Analyze supplier processes, identify risks and gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Track and drive corrective actions through closure.
• Prepare assessment reports, executive summaries, dashboards and program metrics.
• Maintain assessment records, analytics and reporting in enterprise systems.
• Manage projects from planning through execution and coordinate resources, schedules and risks.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality or a related technical field.
• 7-10 years of experience in technical program management, supplier engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, operations or related fields.
• Experience conducting supplier assessments, audits, compliance reviews or process improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier management, change control and risk management.
• Project management and analytics tools such as JIRA, Power BI, Tableau or equivalent.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple time zones.
• Preferred: semiconductor equipment/manufacturing experience, familiarity with PCN, ECN/ECO, CAPA and change management, and certifications such as PMP, CQA, Lean Six Sigma, CMQ/OE or CQE.

What we offer

• Salary of $116,000 to $159,500, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.
• Travel of 25% of the time; relocation is not eligible.