Materials Project Manager (B4)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$108,000.00 - $148,500.00

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

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. Learn more about our benefits. 

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Capacity & Resiliency
  • Lead end-to-end capacity assessments: map demand vs. supply by SKU/module, evaluate supplier throughput, lead times, constraints, and dependency risks.
  • Build capacity models and scenarios (upside/downsides, ramp schedules, buffers); recommend investment or rebalancing plans.
  • Drive capacity unlock plans with suppliers (Man, Material, Machine, or Brick & Mortar related)
• Sole/Single Source Mitigation
  • Identify sole/limited source parts, modules, and processes; quantify risk exposure and business impact.
  • Create Resiliency roadmaps: second-source qualification or second site qualifications and readiness.
  • Partner with Engineering, SQE, and Regulatory/Compliance for alternate part qualification (form/fit/function, reliability testing, certifications).
  • Negotiate and implement LTAs, allocation protections, safety stock agreements, and business continuity plans (BCP) with key suppliers.
• Module Outsourcing Projects
  • Lead make-vs-buy and outsourcing transitions for assemblies/modules: requirements definition, supplier selection, SOW creation, NPI/NPD integration, ramp plans.
  • Run RFQ, total landed cost analysis (TLC), and should-cost/clean sheet reviews; recommend award scenarios.
  • Oversee transfer of work (process mapping, BOM/BoM rationalization, DFM/DFx feedback, line validation, pilot runs, PPAP/FAI, packaging & logistics setup).
  • Establish SLAs, quality plans, and KPIs; manage readiness gates and program reporting.
• Program & Stakeholder Management
  • Build and manage integrated project plans (scope, timeline, budget, risks, comms).
  • Facilitate cross-functional reviews and stage gates; escalate issues with clear trade-offs and recommendations.
  • Maintain executive-ready dashboards on capacity, risk, and outsourcing progress.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field 

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity 

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

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