Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions for chip and advanced display production. This role involves developing and maintaining manufacturing methods, operating sequences, and processes for parts and assemblies. You will coordinate product improvements, reduce manufacturing costs, enhance quality, and determine time standards. Expertise in lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement is key to driving operational excellence and productivity. You will also develop test procedures, evaluate results, and assess work methods to identify root causes and solutions for operational success.

Must Have

• 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
• Assigns discrepant material reduction tasks and projects to personnel outside the Quality organization and tracks assignments to completion
• Facilitates meetings to receive updates on tasks and projects
• Provides training as necessary to Operations personnel
• 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
• Collaborates with Supplier Quality Engineers to minimize supplier caused Quality non-conformances
• Evaluates work methods, procedures, and policies; develops and maintains new business processes
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or other relevant qualifications
• At least 3 years of quality engineering experience preferably in manufacturing or semiconductor industry
• Proficiency in quality analysis tools and statistical software (e.g., Minitab)
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

Good to Have

• Professional qualifications in Quality
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Perks & Benefits

• Supportive work culture
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth
• Programs and support for health and wellbeing
• Competitive and comprehensive total rewards program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Meditation and family support resources
• Travel insurance
• Free career development and mentoring programs
• Technical and professional courses
• Worldwide 'Giving' program
• Employee contribution matching by Applied Materials Foundation

Job ID

R2513730

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

Location: Singapore,SGP

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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you are responsible for developing and maintaining methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. You'll work closely with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products, and you'll use engineering principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements. Your expertise in lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and achieving higher levels of productivity and cost-effectiveness. You'll develop and use test procedures, evaluate test results, and assess work methods, procedures, and policies to identify root cause issues and solutions that ensure operational success.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or other relevant qualifications.
• At least 3 years of quality engineering experiences preferably in manufacturing or semiconductor industry
• Professional qualifications in Quality will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in quality analysis tools and statistical software (e.g., Minitab).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles (Green Belt preferred).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment across different time zones.

Work Location

• Upper Changi

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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