Manufacturing Quality Engineer III

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

22d•$96,000 - $132,000•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

Knowledge of developing project plans and facilitating cross-functional meetings for status updates
Has theoretical and practical expertise working under quality management systems and process controls.
Capable of analyzing data to identify patterns and if necessary, perform statistical analysis to identify significant factors
Managing projects to ensure stakeholder execution and schedule adherence
Understands the dynamics of a manufacturing company
Understands the requirements and adherence responsibilities to a quality management system
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Uses the ISO9001:2015 standard as a basis for process requirements
Focus on bottom-line impact through quality improvements; develop and execute projects based on ROI and alignment with business objectives
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
Seeks to collaborate and integrate others position into the solution
American Society of Quality Certified Quality Engineer
7+ years quality engineering experience
Project management experience

Responsibilities

Develop and manage quality improvement project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Create updates and report out project status to upper management
Capable of identifying process nonconformances and coordinating cross-functional groups to identify solutions
Facilitate or lead kaizen events for continual improvement opportunities
Use six sigma or 8D methodology to drive standardization, results and continuous improvement initiatives across the global enterprise.
Write and solicit feedback for process governance documents.
Monitor process performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.
Acts as a mentor for colleagues and technicians; ability to lead large projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Ability to translate management vision into tactical actions which drives quality culture improvement at grass roots
Willing to spend time on the manufacturing floor to observe directly issues which impact manufacturing efficiency and outgoing quality.