ACE Quality Manager

Applied Materials•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 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. Job Description Summary: Requires in-depth knowledge and experience of Mfg and Quality Operations. Provides leadership to have a sustained Quality Culture that is continually improving. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Utilizes strong internal organizational relationships to foster cross organizational collaboration to drive continuous improvement solutions Manages the application of quality/ reliability activities in administrative areas with focus on consulting with operating units to ensure continuous improvement. Evaluates current operations for performance against quality standards. Provides inputs and recommendations for the adoption of good quality practices in engineering and manufacturing. Provides leadership and support to subordinates in meeting quality assurance system requirements Selects, trains, evaluates and manages employees to ensure the efficient operations of the function. Functional Knowledge Familiar with Applied product and service, Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own job family and knowledge of other related job families Business Expertise Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within the segment/function Leadership Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements. Capable of using historical relationships within the corporation to foster strong collaboration. Recognizes teams members strengths and weaknesses and supports individuals ongoing growth as professionals. Manages multiple related teams, sets organizational priorities and allocates resources Problem Solving Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational and organizational problems Impact Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies Impacts the business results of a team or area by supporting and funding of projects, products, services and/or technologies and developing policies and plans Interpersonal Skills Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Capable to step into a team environment and guide the team to a state of collaboration when defensive or aggressive behaviors arise. Influences others internally and externally, including senior management Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Requirements

Requires in-depth knowledge and experience of Mfg and Quality Operations.
Familiar with Applied product and service
Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own job family and knowledge of other related job families
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within the segment/function
Capable of using historical relationships within the corporation to foster strong collaboration.
Recognizes teams members strengths and weaknesses and supports individuals ongoing growth as professionals.
Capable to step into a team environment and guide the team to a state of collaboration when defensive or aggressive behaviors arise.
Influences others internally and externally, including senior management
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership to have a sustained Quality Culture that is continually improving.
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
Works independently, receives minimal guidance.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Utilizes strong internal organizational relationships to foster cross organizational collaboration to drive continuous improvement solutions
Manages the application of quality/ reliability activities in administrative areas with focus on consulting with operating units to ensure continuous improvement.
Evaluates current operations for performance against quality standards.
Provides inputs and recommendations for the adoption of good quality practices in engineering and manufacturing.
Provides leadership and support to subordinates in meeting quality assurance system requirements
Selects, trains, evaluates and manages employees to ensure the efficient operations of the function.