Key ResponsibilitiesWork with New Product Development teams to ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements and that all expectations are communicated effectively to supporting suppliers.
Participation with New Product Introduction teams to ensure suppliers are involved in the development and review of specifications to promote design for manufacturability.
Continuous involvement in the Supplier Selection Process to develop a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology.
Performing the supplier technical audit process and evaluating supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at supplier.
Performing quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and correction action.
Evaluates technical requirements of new and existing products. Applies knowledge of qualified sources and products to recommend materials to Design Engineering, which would result in savings, lead time reductions, system improvements, increased life and/or mitigated risk.
Assist in cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers, supply markets, to ensure a competitive advantage.
Support product development and improvement teams by sourcing new technologies from qualified suppliers.
Functional Knowledge- Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
- Experience with semiconductor capital equipment industry and suppliers that provide build-to-print (BTP) components and contract manufactured assemblies and modules (assembly and test).
- Expertise in working with product development engineers (mechanical, electrical) to identify best-fit supply chain and DFM improvements.
- Prefer experience with manufacturing of machined, sheet metal, cable/harness, and electro-mechanical assembly commodities.
Business Expertise- Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Leadership- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Problem Solving- Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Impact- Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
Interpersonal Skills- Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
- Presents NPI project and supplier engagement updates to business units and supplier quality organization management
- Able to build partnerships with suppliers and Applied Materials product development teams, seen as a key contributor and problem solver
Additional InformationTime Type:Full time
Employee Type:Assignee / Regular
Travel:Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:No
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
