Supplier/Vendor QA Engineer 4

The group you’ll be a part of

This position is part of the Supplier Engineering and Technology (SET) organization.  SET is an organization that is innovative in manufacturing technology, materials and supply chain design.  In this position, you, as a supplier engineer play a vital role with Quartz/Si suppliers.  You will have the opportunity to work across organization functions to resolve technical, quality and production challenges, as well as opportunity to develop excellence in product design and manufacturing at Quartz/Si supply chain.

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

• Work with Lam Product Group Engineering organization in development and release of new Quartz/Si products to suppliers
• Coordinate and support investigation of key quality defects from the customers and/or field service team to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement 
• Drive the improvement of the suppliers’ quality and manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, cost, and on-time-delivery
• Audit and document supply base performance on critical process of records and overall quality management systems
• Collaborate on the continuous development of supply base through close teamwork with product management, global product group, and supplier business managers
• Leads, and is personally accountable for, high profile project timelines and milestones
• Continuously working on process improvement and developing Best Known Methods
• Perform Standardized Supplier Quality Audits and manage Supplier Quality Scorecard for existing suppliers to promote continuous improvement

Who we’re looking for

Must have

• • Understanding on material preparation and fabrication process in Qtz/Si and ceramic parts with +8 years of experience 
  • Material test design capability to support Quartz/Si material qualification in terms of analysis, interpretation and determine the needs of testing for full qualification. (e.g. GDMS, ICP-MS, SEM-EDS, surface morphology etc.)
  • Creative thinking and strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities, including experience in the areas of material and mechanical engineering
  • Solid understanding of statistical process control
  • In-depth understanding of equipment and component manufacturing processes
  • Experience in supplier process development & quality management
  • Understanding of failure analysis and problem solving
  • Ability to learn new skills quickly with minimal guidance
  • International & domestic travelling

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in material, mechanical engineering from accredited University a must
• Advanced degree (including Ph.D. or Master) in material, mechanical engineering from accredited University preferred

Preferred qualifications

• Well versed in Quartz, Si and Ceramic materials
• Materials science and engineering of Quartz and Si processes
• Fabrication and manufacturing process control experience in ceramic parts or machining parts
• Material analysis and characterization as well as surface analysis of Quartz or ceraminc
• Solid understanding of various problem solving methodologies to include 8-D/5 why
• Project Management / Team Lead experience
• At least 10 years of working in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry
• Experience with working with global suppliers
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Attentions to details

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.