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Applied Materials Manufacturing Quality Engineer III - (E3) in Austin, Texas
General Profile: This position reports into the Etch Manufacturing Quality Organization. The position’s primary task is monitoring discrepant material and initiating projects to eliminate the causes of discrepant material and scrap. The amount of discrepant material reduced will be a large portion of this individual’s performance evaluation. Ideal candidate qualities: 1. Passionate about delivering world class manufacturing quality with minimum disruptions to the production process. 2 . Proficient in driving quality projects and implementing changes in a manufacturing environment. 3. Team player: Value and integrate all stakeholders’ input, 4. Proficient in poke yoking processes, 5. Has demonstrated a quality risk based/mitigation mindset
About the job
Key Responsibilities
Creates and monitors metrics to better understand discrepant material trends.
Investigates data trends for actions and projects to reduce manufacturing generated discrepant material and scrap.
Assign discrepant material reduction tasks and projects to personnel outside the Quality organization and track assignments to completion.
Facilitate meetings to receive updates on tasks and projects.
Provide training as necessary to Operations personnel.
In a few cases, may need to develop and implement operational sequence and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies and lead manufacturing engineering related projects as required.
Interfaces with other engineering functions to ensure new product has implemented changes which mitigate the risk of discrepant material being generated.
Determines root cause analysis for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems; drives correction actions; provides failure analysis report as required.
Uses lean six sigma methodology to drive continuous improvement projects.
Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers to minimize supplier caused Quality non-conformances
Quick engagement with Supplier Quality Engineers to manage responsiveness of suppliers to Mfg. issues with a focus on keeping manufacturing operational.
Engagement on stock purges or containments in manufacturing while working with the Manufacturing Engineers to assess the product and prevent a line down
Follow up with Supplier Quality Engineers and keep Manufacturing abreast of progress
Evaluates work methods, procedures, and policies. Develops and maintains new business processes; edits as necessary to ensure current practices are documented.
Functional Knowledge
Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
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
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
Focus on bottom-line impact through quality improvements; develop and execute projects base on ROI and alignment with business objectives
Impact
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
Preferred
American Society of Quality Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor
Four-year engineering or science degree
3+ years quality engineering experience
Semiconductor experience
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Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills:
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
4 - 7 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
U.S. Salary Range:
$96,000.00 - $132,000.00
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.
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