Manufacturing Quality Manager

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Manufacturing Quality Manager in Singapore. The role leads daily manufacturing quality activities, ensures compliance with quality standards, procedures and customer requirements, and works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations and other teams to maintain an effective Quality Management System (QMS), drive continuous improvement and support operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily manufacturing quality operations to achieve quality, production and business objectives.
• Partner with managers and stakeholders so the QMS is implemented and maintained effectively.
• Develop, implement and maintain quality procedures, standards and specifications.
• Review customer requirements and ensure products and processes meet quality expectations.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor quality performance through data collection, analysis and reporting of key quality metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement and recommend process improvements and corrective actions.
• Investigate and resolve day-to-day quality, technical and operational issues.
• Provide training, tools and guidance on quality awareness and best practices.
• Support internal, external and customer audits, and collaborate with customers and suppliers on quality concerns.
• Supervise, coach and develop a team of quality personnel, set priorities and foster a culture of quality, accountability, safety and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing quality, quality assurance, quality systems or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality processes.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred; experience in semiconductor, electronics, precision engineering or high-volume manufacturing is an advantage.

What we offer

• Full-time position with travel of about 10% of the time.
• Relocation eligible.
• A supportive work culture that encourages learning, development and career growth.