Director, Quality Engineering

Requisition ID

191035

Date posted

11/03/2025

Work Location Model

On-site Flex

Work Location

Fremont-CA

Work Country

United States

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.

As the Director of Supplier Quality Engineering on the Global Operations Quality & Safety you will be responsible to:

• Lead teams that prioritize and resolve supplier quality issues impacting customer fabs (FQM team) and Lam Manufacturing (Factory Support team)
• Implement quality best known methods within SET & suppliers
• Establish & strengthen the quality culture within SET & suppliers; adjust the culture from current focus on reactive fire-fighting to more problem prevention
• Drive common standards and metrics for supplier quality
• Elevate supplier quality through partnerships with stakeholders within GOps (e.g., Manufacturing, Logistics, GSCM) as well as outside of GOps (e.g., Global Quality, Regional Field Teams, Lam Product Groups)

• Develop 5-year strategic plan for Supplier Quality organization
• Establish & refine Supplier Quality policies and procedures
• Strengthen problem solving (RCCA 8D/5 Why) within SET, suppliers and GOps
• Review supplier mfg. & QMS, diagnose weaknesses and suggest improvements
• Champion proactive quality – PFMEA, SPC, capability studies, mistake proofing, RPA (recurrence prevention alerts)
• Quality Engineering methods / Lean Sig Sigma coaching
• Role model Lam Core values

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial, with 15 years of experience or equivalent years of experience in a similar role. An advanced degree preferred.
• Experience working with supply chain in a semiconductor industry is beneficial.
• Proven experience leading a team (direct & matrix) of established engineers in a complex engineering / technology environment.
• Demonstrated experience applying advanced quality methods to improve quality and reduce variability within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively.
• The ability to collaborate on cross functional teams.
• Curious mindset, passion for quality ideas and the ability to drive innovative change.
• Adept creating & delivering effective presentations to executive staff on quality topics and/or escalations.

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.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: Min $163,000 - Max $339,000.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That's why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.