Applied Materials Supplier Quality Engineer 

Italy, Veneto 

322679777

Key Responsibilities

• Review Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs)submitted by suppliers in the BOX platform and determine appropriate disposition actions.
• Collaborate closelywith theCustomer's EngineeringTeam to obtain technical input necessary for accurate disposition decisions.
• Coordinate with Field Service Organization (FSO) and Strategic Business Unit (SBU) partners to gather input for proper disposition of reported issues.
• Engage with the Customer Quality Team to review and address any escalations reported by customers.
• Utilize the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool to track field escalations, document Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA) , and ensure timely closure.
• Document quality-related RCCA and preventive actions in the Applied Materials 8D (Eight Disciplines) database .
• Provide regular updates and presentations to internal teams on the progress of 8D investigations.
• Work directly with suppliers to initiate RCCA processes for reported quality issues.
• Clarify any questions suppliers may have regarding new Best Known Methods (BKMs) for recycle cleaning kits
• Conduct on-site audits of suppliers to validate the effectiveness of implemented RCCA.
• Visit customer sites as needed to investigate quality issues, understand root causes, and report progress.
• Collaborate with engineering / Cross functional teams to resolve issues raised by suppliers.
• Work with packaging team to address any packaging related issue
• Coordinate with Supplier Account Managers to facilitate support and resolution from the supplier side.
• Obtain certification as an Internal Auditor for the Supplier Performance and Capability Assessment (SPACA) program.
• Audit potential new suppliers that Applied Materials is considering for the Approved Vendor List (AVL) , provide recommendations, and ensure closure of any identified gaps or findings.
• Take ownership of Failure Analysis (FA) cases and work with engineering and suppliers to implement corrective actions.
• Partner with engineering and suppliers to resolve quality issues related to W / 6K parts ( Refurbished parts) reportedby customers.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities.

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members.

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents.

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.