Supplier Engineer (New College Graduate) - (E2)

Position Overview Applied Materials is seeking recent college graduates for the position of Supplier Quality Engineer (Entry‑Level). This role supports the development, monitoring, and continuous improvement of supplier quality performance across our supply base, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and suppliers to ensure components, materials, and processes meet defined quality, reliability, and manufacturability requirements. The engineer will help shape quality standards for advanced materials and components, especially in additive manufacturing, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Salary range: $78,500.00 - $108,000.00. Locations: Austin, TX; Santa Clara, CA. Key Responsibilities Assist in establishing, tracking, and refining supplier quality performance metrics to evaluate and improve supplier outcomes. Participate in the development of dashboards and reports to communicate supplier quality status to management and cross-functional teams. Support supplier audits and assessments by incorporating metric‑based evaluations and identifying opportunities for improvement. Help conduct root cause analysis and corrective action activities using data and performance metrics. Work with cross-functional teams including procurement, engineering, and manufacturing to align quality objectives. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the supply base using trend and data analysis. Build professional relationships with suppliers to foster collaboration and share best practices. Develop additive manufacturing processes using 3D printing and advanced fabrication for high-performance components, including defining quality protocols and identifying improvement opportunities. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (preferred: Welding Engineering). Internship or project experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, machining, or supply chain (preferred). Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with interest in metric‑driven quality methods. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Familiarity with industry standards (ISO, etc.) is a plus. Ability to adapt and grow in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. Additional Information Time Type: Full time. Employee Type: New College Grad. Travel: Yes, 20% of the time. Relocation Eligible: Yes. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Applied Materials, Inc.