NPI Supplier Engineer III
About The Position
The NPI Supplier Engineer III works with New Product Development and New Product Introduction teams to ensure engineering drawing requirements are clear and communicated to suppliers, and to involve suppliers in developing and reviewing specifications for design for manufacturability. The role participates in supplier selection to build a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery, and technology. The position performs supplier technical audits, evaluates supplier performance and capability, and drives supplier continuous improvement. It also handles quality problem resolution and incident management, including root-cause analysis and corrective action. The engineer evaluates technical requirements for new and existing products and recommends materials and qualified sources to Design Engineering to achieve savings, lead-time reductions, system improvements, increased product life, or risk mitigation. The role supports cost planning by monitoring cost drivers and supply markets and helps product development and improvement teams source new technologies from qualified suppliers. The engineer presents NPI project and supplier engagement updates to business units and supplier quality organization management, builds partnerships with suppliers and product development teams, and may serve as a resource to less-experienced colleagues or lead small projects. The position is based in Austin, Texas, with travel required 20% of the time. Relocation is not offered.
Responsibilities
- Work with New Product Development teams to ensure engineering drawing requirements are clear and communicated effectively to supporting suppliers.
- Participate with New Product Introduction teams to involve suppliers in developing and reviewing specifications and promote design for manufacturability.
- Participate in supplier selection to develop a supply base competitive in quality, value/cost, delivery, and technology.
- Perform supplier technical audits and evaluate supplier performance and capability; drive continuous-improvement opportunities at suppliers.
- Resolve quality problems and manage incidents, including root-cause analysis and corrective action.
- Evaluate technical requirements for new and existing products and recommend qualified sources and materials to Design Engineering to achieve savings, lead-time reductions, system improvements, increased life, or risk mitigation.
- Support cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers and supply markets.
- Support product development and improvement teams by sourcing new technologies from qualified suppliers.
- Present NPI project and supplier engagement updates to business units and supplier quality organization management.
- Build partnerships with suppliers and Applied Materials product development teams; contribute as a problem solver.
- Act as a resource for less-experienced colleagues and may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Potential eligibility for a bonus program
- Potential eligibility for a stock award program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
