Manager Manufacturing Engineer

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Manager IV, Manufacturing Engineering

OMS Center of Excellence (OMS COE)

ORGANIZATION

~50 engineers, technical leads & managers

PORTFOLIO

Multiple Business Units & product lines

LEADERSHIP

Manager-of-managers; multi-level structure

Position Summary

The Manager IV, Manufacturing Engineering leads the OMS organization across multiple Business Units and is accountable for manufacturing documentation readiness, operational performance, digital transformation, and organizational capability. The role leads approximately 50 engineers through managers and technical leaders and partners with Manufacturing, NPI, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-level organization of Manufacturing Engineering Managers, technical leads, engineers, and contractors; own workforce planning, succession, engagement, and leadership development.

• Own end-to-end OMS/iOMS delivery across multiple BUs for NPI, HVM, supplier and contract manufacturing, and field installation programs.

• Align OMS priorities, capacity, and execution plans with product roadmaps, factory requirements, build schedules, and customer commitments.

• Drive OMS readiness, mapping readiness, FTR, OTTC, SLA adherence, productivity, quality-escape reduction, and NC/redline closure performance.

• Establish operating mechanisms, scorecards, standards, risk reviews, RCCA, and executive escalation processes to ensure predictable execution.

• Define and execute the OMS digital roadmap, including automation, AI-enabled solutions, next-generation platforms, and model-based manufacturing capabilities.

• Serve as the senior OMS interface for BU and functional leaders; influence decisions affecting manufacturability, factory readiness, quality, and delivery.

• Build technical capability in OMS/iOMS, manufacturing processes, BOM and product structures, change management, PLM/MESintegration, and problem solving.

Scope & Business Impact

• Organization of approximately 50 engineers with an internal management and technical leadership hierarchy.

• Accountability across multiple Business Units, product portfolios, manufacturing programs, and global stakeholders.

• Direct impact onbuildquality, manufacturing cycle time, product and factory readiness, scalability, and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, ora relatedtechnical discipline; advanced degree preferred.

• 12+ years experience in manufacturing engineering, product engineering, or manufacturing operations, including leadership of managers and large technical teams.

• Experience with NPI, HVM, manufacturing readiness, product documentation, operational excellence, and complex electromechanical or semiconductor equipment.

• Strong executive communication, cross-functional influence, organizational change leadership, and data-driven decision-making skills.

• Working knowledge of PLM, CAD, SAP, MES/iOMS, digital manufacturing, automation, and AI-enabled engineering solutions is preferred.

Leadership Competencies

Strategicleadership

• Businessacumen
• Organizationaldevelopment
• Operationalexcellence
• Customerfocus
• Executiveinfluence
• Innovation
• Changeleadership
• Collaboration
• Results orientation

Success Measures

• Consistent OMS readiness, quality, delivery, and productivity performance across supported BUs.

• A strong leadership pipeline, engaged workforce, and scalable organizational capability.

• Measurable business value from standardization, continuous improvement, automation, AI, and digital transformation.

• Improved stakeholder confidence and predictable support for product introductions, production ramps, supplier builds, and field requirements.

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

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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.