Supplier Engineer (E4)

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Supplier Engineer (E4) in Tokyo. The role works with suppliers to improve product quality, cost, delivery and technology, and involves supplier audits, quality resolution and cost planning.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate the 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.
• Work with New Product Development teams so that engineering drawing requirements are clear and expectations are communicated to suppliers.
• Take part in New Product Introduction teams so suppliers are involved in specification reviews and design for manufacturability.
• Take part in the supplier selection process to build a supply base with competitive quality, value, delivery and technology.
• Lead supplier technical audits, evaluate supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement, train other supplier engineers and lead quality problem resolution and incident management.
• Monitor key cost drivers and supply markets to assist cost planning.

Required profile

• Depth or breadth of expertise in a specialized discipline.
• Able to interpret business challenges and recommend best practices.
• Able to lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and complexity.
• Able to lead others through complex problems and communicate difficult concepts and negotiate.

What we offer

• Full-time position with travel of about 25% of the time.
• Relocation eligible.
• A supportive work culture that encourages learning and career growth.