Supplier Engineer

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Supplier Engineer in Kulim, Malaysia. The role works with product development and supplier teams to define clear engineering requirements, involve suppliers early in specification reviews, and build a competitive supply base.

Key responsibilities

• Work with New Product Development teams to ensure engineering drawing requirements are clear and expectations are communicated to suppliers.
• Work with New Product Introduction teams so suppliers take part in specification development and review, promoting design for manufacturability.
• Use project management skills and quality tools to investigate alternative manufacturing processes that reduce cost or improve quality and reliability.
• Take part in the supplier selection process to build a supply base strong in quality, cost, delivery and technology.
• Assist in supplier technical audits, evaluate supplier performance and capability, and drive continuous improvement at suppliers.
• Help resolve quality issues and incidents, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Evaluate technical requirements of new and existing products and recommend materials to Design Engineering that save money, shorten lead times, improve systems, increase life or reduce risk.
• Perform supplier production assessments to confirm serial production readiness for transferred and new modules.

Required profile

• Expanded conceptual knowledge in their own discipline and a willingness to broaden capabilities.
• Understanding of key business drivers and how to use that understanding in their work.
• No supervisory responsibilities, but informal guidance to new team members.
• Able to solve problems in straightforward situations using technical experience and judgment.
• Able to explain complex information clearly to others.

What we offer

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development and career growth.
• Full-time position with travel of about 50% of the time.
• Relocation eligible.