Head of Engineering New Product Development

General Profile

Provides leadership and direction through senior managers. Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple regions or diverse job families or departments within a major region or business unit. Develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives. Decisions are guided by company and segment/functional

strategy and objectives. Directs and controls the activities of one or more functional areas.

Key Responsibilities

1\. Directs a large mechanical engineering group responsible for the design, development and implementation of complete engineering programs in accordance with project budgets and release schedules. Responsible for professional

development, team building, defining organizational roles, hiring and retention.

2\. Develops long-range plans and creates mechanical engineering or product specific strategies to reach goals and reviews engineering specifications with significant impact

3\. Interfaces with internal and external customers on exceptionally complex mechanical engineering issues to address customers High Value Problems (HVP) for the division and across the segment

4\. Anticipates future needs and initiates the development and implementation of new approaches to mechanical engineering design and development with significant customer impact

5\. Works with senior business group management team to ensure that such programs, strategies, and processes are aligned with the organization’s direction and will result in achieving Applied's financial goals

6\. Defines performance metrics and reports on the mechanical engineering functions progress against specific goals

7\. Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting engineering managers in the area of long-term program, strategy, and process design with significant scope

8\. Assures that a full range of technical reviews are held for the division and segment

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment

Business Expertise

Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition

Leadership

Leads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives

Problem Solving

Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions

Impact

Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function

Interpersonal Skills

Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues

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.

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree

### Skills

### Certifications:

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### Years of Experience:

15+ Years

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## Additional Information

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### Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

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### Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

Yes

### Referral Payment Plan:

None

Salary Range:

$200,000.00 - $275,000.00

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 of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.