Supplier Quality Engineer - Major Modules and VAF (Value Added Frame)

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

Designs, implements and maintains quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products. Responsible for planning, implementing and managing compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality and regulatory standards requirements for worldwide distribution. Designs methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products. Performs analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and procedures when necessary. May assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards (i.e. GLP, GMP, ISO, Six Sigma).

What You’ll Do

This position performs supplier development, program/project management, cross functional team alignment functions for key initiatives in the Major Modules and VAF (Value Added Frame) of SET Groups. Supplier Engineering & Technology (SET) is a global organization that innovates in manufacturing technology, materials technology, and supply chain quality for next generation semiconductor process equipment. Supplier Engineer is responsible for innovation and problem-solving in Major Modules and VAF Systems manufacturing, test, supplier quality, supply chain design, and material & supplier selection, development, and technology.

• Developing Suppliers to meet Lam quality standards
• Interfacing with key teams within Lam including technical product groups, account teams and global operations as a representative of SET
• Influencing decisions and company driven objectives within internal and external groups to achieve company goals
• Provide seamless interface with SET global commodity heads to account teams and other members of SET
• Providing leadership to supplier engineers within Lam as a cross functional team leader
• Organizing and owning internal and external Review Meetings
• Authoring and implementing new and updated Business Processes/integration to SET global ops business processes
• Presentations/communications to senior executives internal and external to SET
• Define and clarify technical issues with customer installed tools and be able to clearly communicate the issues
• Able to provide key Technical Analysis for Problem Solving process
• Build key relationship with both the account team, customer, suppliers and factory members

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering/Technology or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing technical programs and projects, preferably in the Semiconductor Industry. Knowledge in EFEM’s (Equipment Front End Modules), BEM’s (Back End Modules), Integration Frame Assemblies, Value Added Assemblies will be an added advantage 
• Experience in supplier process development & quality management
• Strong problem solving and experience solving complicated problems in the areas of mechanical and mechatronics engineering
• Have working knowledges of SPC, Cpk, DOE, GR&R (MSA), 6S/8 Wastes, 8D, RCCA, Failure Analysis, Ishikawa diagrams, 5-Why
• Proven track record of managing technical projects to completion while accomplishing goals
• Energetic and goal-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and organizational skills
• Ability to align cross-functional teams across multiple departments to achieve goals
• Ability to track and organize multiple concurrent activities
• Willingness to travel (~25%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering/Technology or equivalent

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.