Supplier/Vendor QA Engineer 4 (Value Added Frames)

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

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

This position is needed to support and manage suppliers who manufacture equipment frames and provides intergration services for the Value Added Frames (VAF) space.

Supports product development from product prototyping, development, deployment/product release, and initial supplier support. 

Present analysis and support technical recommendations clearly and concisely. 

Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to guide the development of suppliers, manufacturing of products, resolve manufacturing issues, and improve supplier quality. 

On-site support of suppliers to qualify manufacturing processes, audit supplier quality systems. Ensure ERP and MES systems are robust and have effective control of manufacturing processes. 

Maintain a high degree of supplier face to face engagement and international travel to supplier sites to resolve product and supplier issues. 

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 6+ years of experience. 
• Experience in quality management, auditing, 8D methodology, continuous improvement, 6S. 
• Experience in supplier qualification and development 
• Experience in various manufacturing processes needed to fabricate parts/assemblies in various environments, such as cleanrooms. 
• Creative thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting capabilities. 
• Exceptional clear communication and presentation skills. 
• Comfortable traveling up to 25% of the time. 

Preferred qualifications

• Prior Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Engineering, or Supplier Development experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier qualification and manufacturing readiness activities, including process validation, capability assessments, factory readiness reviews, and supplier audits.
• Experience developing and improving inspection strategies, control plans, manufacturing process controls, and quality systems at supplier locations.
• Strong proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies, including 8D/RCCA, containment, corrective action verification, and recurrence prevention.
• Strong technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with demonstrated ability to analyze complex manufacturing issues and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Experience supporting semiconductor capital equipment, aerospace, automotive, or other high-complexity/high-reliability manufacturing is preferred.

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.