Technical Continuous Improvement Expert

Applied Materials • Gloucester, MA

1d • $64,000 - $88,000

About The Position

Who We Are 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. What We Offer Salary: $64,000.00 - $88,000.00 Location: Gloucester,MA 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 . General Profile: Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers. Solves a range of complex problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. Competencies: Problem Solving (2 - Working Experience); Planning: Tactical and Strategic (1 - Basic Understanding); Reliability Engineering (0 - No Experience); Collaboration (2 - Working Experience); Data Analytics (1 - Basic Understanding); Quality Methodologies (0 - No Experience); CI Product Characterization (2 - Working Experience); Knowledge Transfer and Management (1 - Basic Understanding); Leading Change (1 - Basic Understanding); CI Methodologies (2 - Working Experience); Listening & Communication (1 - Basic Understanding); Producing Results (1 - Basic Understanding); Project Management (1 - Basic Understanding); Accuracy & Attention to Detail (2 - Working Experience); Influencing (2 - Working Experience); Decision Making and Critical Thinking (1 - Basic Understanding)

Requirements

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities
• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members
• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
• Technical Diploma
• 4 - 7 Years Experience

Responsibilities

• Lead optimization of the Value Stream by elimination of waste and making flow improvements across or within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and/or service product operations.
• Lead and facilitate Lean Six Sigma process improvement methods and tools to eliminate waste and drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver improvements to Operation’s KPI’s.
• Lead Kaizen Events, 8D and Green Belt level projects within and across operations to optimize performance.
• Participates in current/future state assessment of manufacturing and business processes and identifies improvement opportunities using value stream maps.
• Employ project management skills and action item tracking to manage the process improvement initiatives.
• Leads a cross-functional team during process improvement interventions and manages an array of stakeholder relationships

What This Job Offers

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