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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
Salary:
$144,000.00 - $198,000.00
Location:
Austin, TX
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. 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.
General Profile:
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Leader to lead factory quality performance for our Gloucester manufacturing operations. This leader will be accountable for Manufacturing Quality execution, factory performance improvement, MRRT, Metrology, Quality Metrics, and Achievement of AOP Objectives.
The role will drive measurable improvements in DMRs, Scrap, Manufacturing Nonconformances (NC), and quality-related factory disruptions while strengthening root-cause problem solving and recurrence prevention.
Key Responsibilities
- Considered subject matter expert in managing company-wide, cross functional quality program and related business processes. This includes the definition, specification, and implementation of standards, methods and procedures for developing quality programs.
- Develop, deliver, and cascade quality training and courses. Monitors current quality training to ensure compatibility with current programs.
- Establishing, influencing, and managing multiple business segments with focus on business and operational results through use of continuous improvement methods.
- Lead overall Manufacturing Quality performance for the Gloucester factory.
- Own strategies and actions to reduce DMRs, Scrap, Manufacturing IOF Nonconformances (NC), and quality-related factory disruptions against established AOP objectives.
- Lead MRRT and factory quality escalation, ensuring effective risk assessment, containment, ownership, and corrective action.
- Lead the on-site Metrology organization, including measurement-system and calibration governance.
- Own Manufacturing Quality AOP metrics, scorecards, performance reviews, manufacturing escalations, and QBR reporting.
- Drive disciplined root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action to eliminate recurring factory quality issues.
- Partner across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality and Customer Quality to resolve systemic manufacturing issues.
- Strengthen factory execution through effective MRB, Nonconformance disposition, containment and recurrence prevention.
- Build and develop a high-performing Manufacturing Quality organization with strong technical capability, accountability, and succession planning.
- Drive standardization and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Quality processes and operating practices in harmonization with other BUs within Applied Materials.
- Provides leadership and support to subordinates in meeting quality assurance system requirements along with department and company goals and objectives with primary consideration for safety, quality, productivity and cost. Evaluate the performance and effectiveness of audit staff at the projects completion. Evaluate and develop direct reports via IDP, EDR, continuous feedback, and annual performance review.
- Responsible for overseeing division's ISO Certification process. Handles special projects, as assigned.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own job family and knowledge of other related job families.
- Significant progressive experience in manufacturing, quality engineering, operations engineering or a related technical leadership function.
- Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing/factory quality organizations or teams in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of nonconformance management, MRB, root-cause analysis, corrective action and defect-prevention methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to use factory metrics such as DMR, scrap, nonconformance and production-impact data to prioritize and drive improvement.
- Experience leading cross-functional problem solving across Quality, Operations and Engineering.
- Demonstrated people-leadership capability, including organizational development, coaching, accountability, and performance management.
- Strong executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex quality issues into clear business risks, priorities, and corrective actions.
Business Expertise
- Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within the segment/function.
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Quality, Operations or Business.
- 15+ years of progressive manufacturing/quality experience with 10+ years in people or organizational leadership.
- Experience in semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, medical technology, aerospace, automotive or other complex/high-reliability manufacturing environments.
- Experience leading Metrology, calibration or measurement-system organizations.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA, SPC, RCCA and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Experience developing and managing factory Quality KPIs, AOP objectives, operating reviews and executive/QBR reporting.
- Experience driving measurable improvement in scrap, defects, nonconformance recurrence, factory uptime or cost of poor quality.
- ASQ certifications such as CQE, CMQ/OE, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalent professional certification.
- Demonstrated success deploying common quality operating models across multiple products, factories, or business units.
Leadership
- Manages multiple related teams, sets organizational priorities and allocates resources.
Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational and organizational problems.
- Analytical thinker and able to assess risks and opportunities to develop effective solutions.
- Critical thinker and capable of questioning assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and making reasoned judgments.
Impact
- Impacts the business results of a team or area by supporting and funding of projects, products, services and/or technologies and developing policies and plans.
- Guided by business unit, department or sub-functional business plans.
Interpersonal Skills
- Influences others internally and externally, including senior management.
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 10 - 15 Years
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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
Salary:
$144,000.00 - $198,000.00
Location:
Austin, TX
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. 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.
General Profile:
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Leader to lead factory quality performance for our Gloucester manufacturing operations. This leader will be accountable for Manufacturing Quality execution, factory performance improvement, MRRT, Metrology, Quality Metrics, and Achievement of AOP Objectives.
The role will drive measurable improvements in DMRs, Scrap, Manufacturing Nonconformances (NC), and quality-related factory disruptions while strengthening root-cause problem solving and recurrence prevention.
Key Responsibilities
- Considered subject matter expert in managing company-wide, cross functional quality program and related business processes. This includes the definition, specification, and implementation of standards, methods and procedures for developing quality programs.
- Develop, deliver, and cascade quality training and courses. Monitors current quality training to ensure compatibility with current programs.
- Establishing, influencing, and managing multiple business segments with focus on business and operational results through use of continuous improvement methods.
- Lead overall Manufacturing Quality performance for the Gloucester factory.
- Own strategies and actions to reduce DMRs, Scrap, Manufacturing IOF Nonconformances (NC), and quality-related factory disruptions against established AOP objectives.
- Lead MRRT and factory quality escalation, ensuring effective risk assessment, containment, ownership, and corrective action.
- Lead the on-site Metrology organization, including measurement-system and calibration governance.
- Own Manufacturing Quality AOP metrics, scorecards, performance reviews, manufacturing escalations, and QBR reporting.
- Drive disciplined root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action to eliminate recurring factory quality issues.
- Partner across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality and Customer Quality to resolve systemic manufacturing issues.
- Strengthen factory execution through effective MRB, Nonconformance disposition, containment and recurrence prevention.
- Build and develop a high-performing Manufacturing Quality organization with strong technical capability, accountability, and succession planning.
- Drive standardization and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Quality processes and operating practices in harmonization with other BUs within Applied Materials.
- Provides leadership and support to subordinates in meeting quality assurance system requirements along with department and company goals and objectives with primary consideration for safety, quality, productivity and cost. Evaluate the performance and effectiveness of audit staff at the projects completion. Evaluate and develop direct reports via IDP, EDR, continuous feedback, and annual performance review.
- Responsible for overseeing division's ISO Certification process. Handles special projects, as assigned.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own job family and knowledge of other related job families.
- Significant progressive experience in manufacturing, quality engineering, operations engineering or a related technical leadership function.
- Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing/factory quality organizations or teams in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of nonconformance management, MRB, root-cause analysis, corrective action and defect-prevention methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to use factory metrics such as DMR, scrap, nonconformance and production-impact data to prioritize and drive improvement.
- Experience leading cross-functional problem solving across Quality, Operations and Engineering.
- Demonstrated people-leadership capability, including organizational development, coaching, accountability, and performance management.
- Strong executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex quality issues into clear business risks, priorities, and corrective actions.
Business Expertise
- Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within the segment/function.
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Quality, Operations or Business.
- 15+ years of progressive manufacturing/quality experience with 10+ years in people or organizational leadership.
- Experience in semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, medical technology, aerospace, automotive or other complex/high-reliability manufacturing environments.
- Experience leading Metrology, calibration or measurement-system organizations.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA, SPC, RCCA and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Experience developing and managing factory Quality KPIs, AOP objectives, operating reviews and executive/QBR reporting.
- Experience driving measurable improvement in scrap, defects, nonconformance recurrence, factory uptime or cost of poor quality.
- ASQ certifications such as CQE, CMQ/OE, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalent professional certification.
- Demonstrated success deploying common quality operating models across multiple products, factories, or business units.
Leadership
- Manages multiple related teams, sets organizational priorities and allocates resources.
Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational and organizational problems.
- Analytical thinker and able to assess risks and opportunities to develop effective solutions.
- Critical thinker and capable of questioning assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and making reasoned judgments.
Impact
- Impacts the business results of a team or area by supporting and funding of projects, products, services and/or technologies and developing policies and plans.
- Guided by business unit, department or sub-functional business plans.
Interpersonal Skills
- Influences others internally and externally, including senior management.
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 10 - 15 Years
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Customer Engineer
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
PERM requires your role to demand at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Document how your engineering or computer science degree directly maps to customer-facing technical implementation work, not general problem-solving skills.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for Customer Engineer roles. Employers already familiar with the process move faster and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing due to internal HR friction.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before applying
Customer Engineer roles can qualify under EB-3 for degreed professionals or EB-2 if the position requires an advanced degree or specialized expertise. Ask hiring managers which category their legal team files under, since this affects your priority date and wait time.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers directly
Filtering by green card sponsorship history saves weeks of manual research. Migrate Mate surfaces Customer Engineer roles at employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history, so you apply where sponsorship is already established practice.
Negotiate sponsorship start timing before accepting an offer
PERM cannot be filed until you've been employed and your employer can demonstrate recruitment efforts. Clarify in writing when your employer plans to begin the PERM process, since delays past the one-year mark at a role extend your total green card timeline significantly.
Verify prevailing wage requirements for your metro area
DOL sets prevailing wages for Customer Engineer roles by location and experience level using the OFLC Wage Search. If your offered salary falls below the applicable wage level, PERM certification will be denied, so confirm the wage tier before the offer is finalized.
Green Card Customer Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Customer Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Customer Engineer positions typically qualify under EB-3 for degreed professionals when the role requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. If the position requires an advanced degree or the candidate has specialized expertise that exceeds standard degree requirements, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the category based on the actual job duties and minimum requirements posted during PERM recruitment.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Customer Engineers?
Green card sponsorship through PERM targets permanent residency, not a temporary work period. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery and the cap of 40,000 visas affects wait times primarily for applicants from India and China rather than most other nationalities. The process takes longer, often two to four years from PERM filing to approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a status that must be renewed or extended.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Customer Engineer position at the prevailing wage for your metro area. This requires a formal recruitment period with specific advertising steps. DOL reviews the recruitment results and, if satisfied, certifies the application. PERM certification then enables the employer to file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How can I find Customer Engineer jobs where employers already sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate filters Customer Engineer roles specifically by employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history, saving you from applying to companies with no sponsorship track record. Identifying employers who have completed the PERM process for similar roles before significantly reduces the risk that a company will hesitate or withdraw once you reach the sponsorship stage.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
If your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, AC21 portability allows you to change employers and carry your priority date to a new sponsoring employer, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For Customer Engineers, moving to a comparable technical implementation or solutions engineering role at a new company generally satisfies the same-or-similar standard, but your new employer must file a new PERM and I-140 to continue the process.