AGS and Spares - Supplier Engineer (E5)

Applied Materials • Austin, CA

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About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking an AGS and Spares Supplier Engineer to evaluate technical requirements for new and existing products and recommend materials and qualified sources to Design Engineering. The role works with New Product Development and New Product Introduction teams to clarify engineering drawing requirements, involve suppliers in specification development, and promote design for manufacturability. It develops a competitive supplier base across quality, value, delivery, and technology, and leads supplier technical audits, performance evaluations, improvement efforts, and quality problem resolution. The position also supports cost planning and recommends manufacturing methods and product changes that improve cost-effectiveness, reliability, and competitiveness. The engineer is regarded as a technical expert, leads projects with notable risk and complexity, solves complex problems with broad business impact, and communicates complex ideas to influence stakeholders, including senior-level audiences. The role is based in Austin, Texas, or Santa Clara, California, and requires travel 10% of the time. Relocation is not available.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technical requirements of new and existing products.
• Recommend materials and qualified sources to Design Engineering to reduce cost and lead time, improve systems and manufacturability, increase product life, or mitigate risk.
• Work with New Product Development teams to ensure engineering drawing requirements are clear and complete and expectations are communicated to 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 that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery, and technology.
• Lead supplier technical audits and evaluate supplier performance and capability.
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities at suppliers.
• Train other supplier engineers on supplier audit and evaluation processes.
• Lead quality problem resolutions and incident management, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Identify and drive broad-based, systemic supplier resolutions at the process level.
• Assist with cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers and supply markets.
• Challenge existing manufacturing methods and recommend or develop more cost-effective or reliable products to improve competitive position.
• Lead projects with notable risk and complexity and develop project execution strategies.
• Communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections, and persuade stakeholders, often at senior levels.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Potential eligibility for a bonus program
• Potential eligibility for a stock award program
• Supportive work culture encouraging learning, development, and career growth
• Programs and support for employee health, wellbeing, and personal and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed