Supplier/Vendor QA Engineer 4- Electromechanical Assy

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 a Supplier Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer at Lam, you'll make an impact in ensuring suppliers manufacturing processes and products meet quality standards by designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance programs. You design methods for inspecting, testing, and evaluating production processes and finished products onsite at our global suppliers’ locations. By analyzing production data, you identify trends and partner with the supplier to resolve technical, quality and production challenges. Your expertise will help develop excellence in supplier product inputs supporting Lam's commitment to delivering high-quality and reliable products.

What you’ll do

• Supplier Engineer in Electromechanical Assembly is responsible for developing and ensuring suppliers compliance with Lam’s quality standards and driving continuous improvement in suppliers’ manufacturing processes.
• The Supplier Engineer is tasked with identifying, diagnosing, and resolving supplier quality issues to achieve defined performance metrics such as First Pass Yield and Target Throughput. This includes conducting PFMEA, OMS verification and making decisions regarding defective materials.
• Developing supplier manufacturing & Assembly processes and quality systems. This involves supporting new supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes, as well as performing supplier audits and First Article qualifications.
• This role requires close coordination with Lam Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and suppliers to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for monitoring supplier performance, preparing reports on supplier qualification package. He/she must possess strong presentation skills to effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Provide seamless interface with SET global commodity heads to account teams and other members of SET.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Electro-Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• Minimum 5-6 years’ experience in managing technical programs and projects, preferably in the Semiconductor Industry and familiarity with electromechanical assembly processes, quality standards, and relevant industry certifications.

• Manufacturing experience specific to CNC Machining, Sheet metal, cable or PCB will be added advantage.

• Hands-on experience with solving complicated problems and project management- need example (8D and others).

• Proficient in written and verbal communication (English).

Preferred qualifications

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.