Quality Engineer 3

The group you’ll be a part of

Quality Department   

The impact you’ll make

As a Quality Management System (QMS) Engineer at Lam, you will play a critical role in ensuring that manufacturing processes, systems, documentation, and products consistently meet defined quality standards. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining effective quality assurance practices within the Quality Management System (QMS). Your expertise will support continuous compliance with ISO 9001 requirements, ensuring the factory operates in accordance with applicable standards and regulatory expectations.

What you’ll do

• Manage and conduct QMS assessments and line audits to evaluate system effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement, including compliance with Cleanroom protocols, ESD controls, legal requirements, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Prepare, review, and revise QMS procedures, processes, and documentation to support the effective operation and continual improvement of the QMS.
• Identify improvement opportunities and develop QMS-related training materials for new or revised processes and procedures; provide support during training sessions and awareness programs.
• Monitor, analyze, and trend assessment and line audit results, and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on data and risk evaluation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve QMS issues, implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and mitigate quality and compliance risks.
• Participate in and support internal, external, and customer audits, ensuring readiness, compliance with requirements, and timely closure of findings and observations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on applicable quality standards, regulations, and requirements related to the organization’s products, processes, and services.
• Support other QMS-related activities and initiatives as required to enhance system effectiveness and compliance.

Who we’re looking for

• Demonstrated experience leading and sustaining a Quality Management System (QMS), with hands‑on execution of ISO 9001:2015 internal and external audits, including process audits and line audits, to evaluate system effectiveness and compliance.
• Applies strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements, audit methodologies, and compliance expectations to ensure robust and effective quality systems.
• Proven capability to translate audit findings into effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), driving sustainable system improvements.
• Experience operating in a cleanroom manufacturing environment, with practical understanding of cleanroom discipline, ESD controls, and regulated manufacturing practices.
• Operates with a high level of ownership and accountability for QMS effectiveness, compliance status, and closure of gaps.
• Independently drives issues to resolution, ensuring timely and sustainable corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Focuses on measurable outcomes, using data and audit results to prioritize actions and deliver continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, including root cause analysis and risk‑based thinking.
• Proactively identifies systemic improvement opportunities and translates them into practical, scalable solutions.
• Exhibits a continuous improvement mindset, consistently challenging existing processes to improve efficiency, robustness, and compliance.
• Works effectively across functions and at a global level to achieve quality objectives.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, influencing teams to adopt QMS requirements and best practices.

Preferred qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent discipline.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor and/or Internal Auditor certified.

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.