Engineer, Operation Management (Quality and Training)

Job description

**Who We Are** 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. **What We Offer** Location: Singapore,SGP 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](https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/). As a Manufacturing Engineer, you are responsible for developing and maintaining methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. You'll work closely with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products, and you'll use engineering principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements. Your expertise in lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and achieving higher levels of productivity and cost-effectiveness. You'll develop and use test procedures, evaluate test results, and assess work methods, procedures, and policies to identify root cause issues and solutions that ensure operational success. **Role Responsibilities:** - Partner with Operation and Engineer team to improve process capability and product quality. - Responsible for monitoring and improving manufacturing quality through data driven analysis. Analyze trends and identify areas for improvement - Maintain and track quality KPIs such as yield, defect rate and excursions. - Develop and maintain quality dashboards, report and facilitate quality review across stakeholders. - Assist in root cause investigations using methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone chart, SPC and FMEA. Drive CAPA and verify effectiveness of implementation. - Support implementation and compliance with internal quality standards, ISO requirements and Customer specification. - Support internal, external and customer audits. - Maintain quality documentation, procedures, work instructions and records. - Develop training need analysis to improve quality awareness. **Requirements:** - 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, industrial, or related industries preferred. - Experience in Manufacturing Operations quality management - Proven track record of participating in cross-functional quality improvement initiatives and achieving measurable results. - Strong Leadership and motivational abilities - Highly driven, motivated, resourceful with good communication and problem-solving skills - Strong team player - Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI **Work Location:** - Science Park II (Moving to Tampines starting end of 2026) **Additional Information** **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Type:** Assignee / Regular **Travel:** No **Relocation Eligible:** No 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.