Manufacturing Quality Engineer II - (E2)

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.

Salary: $78,500.00 - $108,000.00 Location: Austin,TX 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: Uses best known methods and lean six sigma tools to solve complex manufacturing quality issues. Ability to collaborate and influence at all levels of the organization. Solves complex problems with poke yoke solutions. Ability to work in a dynamic and fast pace environment. Driven by passion to deliver world class quality. Has demonstrated a quality risk based/mitigation mindset. Can mentor and coach junior engineers and technicians. Has working knowledge of and experience with quality management systems (e.g. ISO9001:2015, AS9100, etc.).

Conduct regular / weekly meetings (MRRT meetings) to address manufacturing NCs and line issues, drive necessary actions for issue containments, root cause analysis and corrective actions. Perform quality audits within manufacturing for compliance with established internal and external standards. Facilitate or lead kaizen events to drive continuous improvement and resolve significant deviation from the standard. Use 8D / lean six sigma methodology to drive continuous improvement projects. Provide governance of corrective and preventative actions. Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers, SQE focals and Onsite Technical Representatives to contain Supplier non-conformance and ensure 8D effectiveness. Aid in the investigation of Customer quality non-conformances caused by manufacturing. Mentor and train Quality / Engg Technicians on existing and new standards as well as adoption of industry best known methods. Functional Knowledge Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in quality management and processes. Business Expertise Has knowledge of how Applied Materials interacts within the Semiconductor Business sector. Is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market Leadership Acts as a mentor for colleagues and technicians; ability to lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements Ability to translate management vision into tactical actions which drives quality culture improvement at grass roots 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 Focus on bottom-line impact through quality improvements; develop and execute projects base on ROI and alignment with business objectives Interpersonal Skills Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus Seeks to collaborate and integrate