Manager, Global Supplier Engineering and Quality M5

Applied Materials•Gloucester, MA

1d•$156,000 - $214,500•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.

Requirements

Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families
Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges
Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems
Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives
Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function
Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally
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

Develop suppliers to meet special capabilities, processes, capacity and quality.
Support Quality Improvement work assistance via Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events and auditing suppliers.
Meet key performance measures within the organization in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Determine and maintain the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) budgetary planning and ensure launch dates and cost reduction targets are met.
Provide direction in developing employee base and driving improvements within key functions in area of responsibility.
Maintain effective relationships with key internal customers and support organizations.
Work with cross functional departments, to develop cost reduction and avoidance initiatives and supply base improvement projects.
Perform quantitative, statistical, and risk analyses to determine the direct and indirect costs.
Follow Six Sigma and continuous improvement processes to improve departmental performance on an on-going basis.