Weldment Supplier Quality Engineer 3

The group you’ll be a part of

This position is part of the SET(Supplier Engineering & Technology) .  SET is an organization that is innovative in manufacturing technology, materials and supply chain design.  In this position, you, as a supplier engineer for play a vital role with the remote factory 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 RF supply chain.

What you’ll do

•    Work with Lam Product Group Engineering organizations in development and release of new weldment design
•    Coordinate and support investigation of key quality defects of components from the customers and/or field service team to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement 
•    Drive the improvement of the weldment suppliers’ quality and manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, cost, and on-time-delivery
•    Act as liaison / technical lead for cross functional projects to include Design review 
•    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
•    Provide technical support in weldment fabrication supplier in deposition and etch product deployment and transition
•    Perform Standardized Supplier Quality Audits and administer Supplier Quality Scorecard for existing suppliers to promote continuous improvement.
•    Drive Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis on NCes and Escalations

Who we’re looking for

• Min +4 years of experience with Weldment/Foreline supplier quality engineering
• Creative thinking and strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities, including experience in the areas of mechanical and electrical engineering
• In-depth understanding of welding process and tube weldment/foreline fabrication process
• In-depth understanding of equipment and component manufacturing processes
• Basic understanding for workmanship standard especially assembly process
• Solid understanding of statistical process control
• Creative thinking and strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Experience in supplier process development & quality management
• Understanding of failure analysis and problem solving
• Ability to learn new skills quickly with minimal guidance
• Ability to travel up to 25% (International & domestic travelling)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Material Engineering from accredited University a must

Preferred qualifications

•    Functional understanding of, Thermal & Gas-Flow Control systems, Hardware Instrumentation & Controls.
•    Systems engineering and integration and semiconductor fab knowledge
•    Solid understanding of various problem-solving methodologies to include 8-D/5 why
•    Project Management / Team Lead experience
•    At least 5 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.