Manufacturing Quality Manager

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Salary: $120,000.00 - $165,000.00 Location: Tempe Spares Mfg,AZ You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.  At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .

Summary The Manufacturing Quality Manager is responsible for leading the manufacturing quality and inspection organization to ensure products consistently meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, internal quality standards, and applicable regulatory and Quality Management System requirements . Your Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Quality Lead manufacturing quality activities to ensure products meet engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards. Drive improvement in product quality, first-pass yield, scrap, rework, defect reduction, and customer escapes. Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to identify and resolve process, material, machining, coating, and product quality issues. Establish and monitor key quality metrics and drive actions when performance does not meet targets. Inspection & Quality Control Manage incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities to support manufacturing and shipment priorities. Ensure inspection methods and acceptance criteria meet drawing, GD&T, specification, and customer requirements. Oversee dimensional inspection and metrology activities, including CMM and precision measurement equipment. Ensure nonconforming products are properly identified, contained, documented, and dispositioned in a timely manner. Ensure inspection equipment is properly maintained and calibrated. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement Lead investigation of complex and recurring quality issues using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, SPC, and other quality tools. Ensure effective containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and effectiveness verification. Analyze quality data and trends to proactively identify risks and prevent recurring defects. Drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap, rework, inspection cycle time, and Cost of Poor Quality. Customer Quality Serve as a key quality contact for customer complaints, quality issues, and escalations. Lead customer corrective actions and ensure timely investigation and response. Work with cross-functional teams to prevent customer quality escapes and recurrence of known issues. Quality System & Compliance Maintain compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 9001, internal procedures, and customer requirements. Lead or support internal, customer, and third-party audits. Ensure CAPA and audit findings are completed effectively and on time. Supplier Quality Partner with Supply Chain and Supplier Quality to resolve incoming material and supplier quality issues. Support supplier corrective actions and drive improvement of recurring supplier defects. Leadership Lead, coach, and develop Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians. Set clear expectations for quality,