Manager V, Operations and Customer Quality Engineer M5

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.

Salary: $ - $

Location:

Kalispell, MT

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.

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We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Leader to lead factory quality performance for our Kalispell, MT 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.

This leader will also be responsible for the Metrology Lab, incoming inspections, PPI, and the Calibration Lab.

• 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 Kalispell 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 Q  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…