Quality Engineer 5

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.

• Define and develop next-generation quality programs, processes, and tools that improve manufacturing performance and adaptability.
• Anticipate future business and manufacturing needs by identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities within existing quality systems.
• Drive implementation of innovative solutions that simplify processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the user experience across the manufacturing network.
• Leverage data, analytics, and performance metrics to assess program effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Utilize dashboards, visualizations, and management systems that provide actionable insights and drive informed decision-making.
• Evaluate organizational performance trends and translate findings into targeted process improvements and capability enhancements.

• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and quality organizations to design scalable processes that can be deployed across global sites.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that harmonize quality practices while maintaining flexibility for evolving business requirements.
• Develop frameworks, governance models, and best practices that enable consistent execution and sustainable operational excellence.
• Influence strategic direction for enterprise-wide quality initiatives and support adoption across diverse manufacturing environments.

• Facilitate the successful adoption of new quality processes, systems, and technologies across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Lead complex change initiatives requiring alignment across stakeholders, organizations, and geographies.
• Provide coaching and guidance to stakeholders on best practices, risk-based thinking, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Assess the health and effectiveness of quality programs through audits, assessments, process reviews, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure quality systems remain robust, scalable, and aligned with organizational objectives and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Support internal and external assessments as part of maintaining a healthy and effective quality management system.
• Drive continuous learning by capturing best practices, sharing lessons learned, and developing tools that improve organizational capability.

• Bachelor's degree Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Engineering equivalent with 12 years of related experience or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills and comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work collaboratively with technicians building and testing product in clean room environment.
• Participate in quality analytics dashboard development and validation. Update and draft manufacturing quality process documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement project teams as a representative of the Manufacturing Quality Department. Lean Six Sigma Skills and experience
• Knowledge on ISO 9K and ISO requirements Experience using PowerBi and QMS

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.