Supplier Engineer

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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. 

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Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality & Process Improvement

• Lead and support supplier process improvements, especially in machining, welding, and quality management system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and improve standards and quality control procedures.
• Participate in supplier audits and ensure compliance with Applied Materials’ quality standards.

Project management

• Lead supplier-related improvement projects from planning to execution, ensuring timeline, deliverables, and cost targets are met.
• Develop project schedules, risk registers, and milestone tracking mechanisms for supplier process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to drive alignment and ensure smooth execution of supplier projects.
• Monitor project status, identify roadblocks early, and implement mitigation plans with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Report project progress, KPIs, and key risks to regional/global leadership.

Internal Communication / Governance

• Attend and contribute to weekly engineering and quality meetings, including action item tracking and reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Supplier Quality & Process Improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in supplier quality engineering, machining/welding process control, or manufacturing quality systems.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and conduct detailed DWG reviews.
• Proficiency with quality and problem‑solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Is/Is Not, statistical analysis tools, and platforms like JMP.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and experience conducting or supporting supplier audits.
• Display/Semiconductor Process Kit & Equipment Knowledge
  (Mainly understanding Display-side Process Kits – susceptor/ shadow frame/ other components used in CVD, PVD, OLED and experience of PQP/ PFMEA documentations)

Project Management

• Demonstrated ability to lead supplier‑related improvement projects, including timeline planning, milestone tracking, and risk management.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and timely project execution.
• Skilled in monitoring project progress, identifying risks or roadblocks early, and driving mitigation with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficient with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent systems.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent improvement initiatives while maintaining high attention to detail.
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Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with global engineering, quality, and operations teams.
• High level of proficiency in English for smooth communication with international stakeholders.
• Fluent in Korean, with strong capability to convey technical and project‑related information clearly.
• Ability to participate in and contribute to engineering/quality governance meetings, including action-item tracking and structured reporting.

Additional Information

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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.