Key Responsibilities

　　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.

　　Work 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.

　　Leads the supplier technical audit process and evaluates supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at supplier. Training other supplier engineers on the supplier audit and evaluation process.

　　Leads quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and correction action. Identifies and drives broad based systemic supplier resolutions at the process level.

　　Assist in cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers, supply markets, to ensure a competitive advantage.

　　Functional Knowledge

　　Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understandings and experiences of ceramic materials science, including

　　Fabrication technology/practices and processing of ceramic materials components for applications in wafer processing environments

　　Material analysis and characterization as well as surface analysis of ceramic materials/quartz

　　Failure analysis for structural integrity of ceramic materials/quartz

　　Extensive knowledge and experience in applying sound practices for design for fabrication and manufacturing of ceramic materials components

　　Quality Management Systems & Systematic Quality Performance Improvement

　　Global supply chain management practices with focus on supplier audits, selection, on-boarding & supplier development

　　Business Expertise

　　Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or servicesLeadership

　　May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexityProblem Solving

　　Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutionsImpact

　　Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policiesInterpersonal Skills

　　Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of viewQualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Skills:

　　Certifications:

　　Languages:

　　Years of Experience:

　　7 - 10 Years

　　Work Experience:

　　Additional Information

　　Time Type:

　　Full time

　　Employee Type:

　　Assignee / Regular

　　Travel:

　　Not Specified

　　Relocation Eligible:

　　Yes

　　U.S. Salary Range:

　　$140,000.00 - $192,500.00

　　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.

　　Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.