Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.  Manages manufacturing engineering related projects, as required.
• Interfaces with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and/or new products.  Drives manufacturing engineering ePLC deliverables.  Launches, releases, approves and implements or issues engineering change requests as required to support design engineering and floor with new and existing products.
• Estimates manufacturing costs, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements.  Leads teams across multiple functional groups in the use of DFx principles to reduce product costs and improve delivered product quality.  Performs ROI analysis on projects to determine prioritization of resource allocations.  
• Develops and uses test procedures, including assisting with the definition of test specifications with design / software engineering.  May work with test engineering on the design and development of text fixtures.  May assist in the coordination of test fixture sourcing activities.
• Participates in the preparation of concept and feasibility studies.  Gathers operational test data and evaluates results; manages corrective actions.
• Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies.  Identifies, documents and implements new business processes and efficiency improvement tools.  Mentors and trains lower level engineers; identifies training needs, updates training curriculums, and develops training programs.
• Coordinates sourcing activities with external / internal suppliers, as required.
• Leads Process Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis when working with New Product Development.

Other Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Functional Knowledge

• Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field
• Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function

Business Expertise

• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements 

Leadership

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.