Dir, Quality Engineering

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

As the Director of Supplier Quality Engineering on the Global Operations Quality & Safety you will be responsible to:

• Lead teams that prioritize and resolve supplier quality issues impacting customer fabs (FQM team) and Lam Manufacturing (Factory Support team).
• Implement quality best known methods within SET (Supplier Engineering & Technology) & suppliers.
• Establish & strengthen the quality culture within SET & suppliers; adjust the culture from current focus on reactive fire-fighting to more problem prevention.
• Drive common standards and metrics for supplier quality.
• Elevate supplier quality through partnerships with stakeholders within GOps (e.g., Manufacturing, Logistics, GSCM) as well as outside of GOps (e.g., Global Quality, Regional Field Teams, Lam Product Groups).

What you’ll do

• Develop 5-year strategic plan for Supplier Quality organization.
• Establish & refine Supplier Quality policies and procedures.
• Strengthen problem solving (RCCA 8D/5 Why) within SET, suppliers and GOps.
• Review supplier manufacturing & QMS, diagnose weaknesses and suggest improvements.
• Champion proactive quality – PFMEA, SPC, capability studies, mistake proofing, RPA (recurrence prevention alerts)
• Quality Engineering methods / Lean Six Sigma coaching.
• Role model Lam Core values.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial, with 15+ years of related experience in a similar role and 5+ years in management.
• An advanced degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience (15+ years) applying advanced quality methods to improve quality and reduce variability within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with the supply chain in the semiconductor industry is beneficial.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively. 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate on cross functional teams. 
• Proven experience leading a team (direct & matrix) of established quality engineers in a complex engineering/technology environment.
• Curious mindset, passion for quality ideas and the ability to drive innovative change.
• Adept creating & delivering effective presentations to executive staff on quality topics and/or escalations.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience leading a quality team/function; experience with supply chain in semiconductor industry; engineering degree (Electrical/ Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering, etc.)

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.