Quality Manager

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality and reliability programs across its semiconductor manufacturing sites. The role focuses on establishing standards, driving data‑driven problem solving, and ensuring compliance with global manufacturing standards.

Key responsibilities

• Define, implement and govern quality and reliability standards, methods and procedures.
• Lead deviation management, root‑cause analysis (8D, CAPA) and quality event reduction to minimize wafer scrap.
• Establish, maintain and audit Quality Management Systems (QMS) against ISO, IATF and internal standards.
• Drive statistical process control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and yield‑improvement initiatives.
• Oversee supplier and customer quality, manage raw‑material standards and act as escalation point for audits.
• Chair Process Change Review Board (PCRB) meetings and documentation reviews.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in front‑end semiconductor fab environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple teams, set priorities and allocate resources.
• Strong problem‑solving skills for complex technical and operational issues.
• Demonstrated leadership influencing senior management and cross‑functional partners.

Required skills

• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Root‑cause analysis techniques (8D, CAPA)
• Knowledge of ISO and IATF quality standards

What we offer

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development and career growth.
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and personal‑professional growth programs.