Job description for Supplier Engineer at Applied Materials
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
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.
Interact with New Product Introduction teams to ensure suppliers are involved in the development and review of specifications to promote design for manufacturability.
Use project management skills and quality tools to investigate alternate manufacturing processes for reduced cost or improved quality and reliability.
Continuous involvement in the Supplier Selection Process to develop a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology.
Assist in the supplier technical audit process and evaluate supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at supplier.
Assist with 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.
Perform supplier production assessment to ensure serial production readiness for transferred and new modules
Job Requirements:
Functional Knowledge
Bachelor degree in any Engineering, preferably with some working experience in the semiconductor related industry
Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in manufacturing methods like Precision Machining, Welding, Sheet metals, Special processes like painting, like Polymer coating, Metal plating, Anodizing etc and basic knowledge of related disciplines
Machine Capabilities and suitability and its application
Machine process optimization experience
Industry New technology implementation, OEE, industry 4.0, lean manufacturing.
Strong skills in complex engineering drawing interpretation, 3D model, Model Base Design, GD&T and engineering specifications.
Project management skills involving multi discipline and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to grasp modern technology quickly.
Must be a good communicator, enthusiastic, cooperative and positive behavior.
