Supplier QA Technical Lead Engineer

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Bangalore, India seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead cable and harness supplier quality, drive root cause analysis, and ensure on-time delivery with robust quality, collaborating across Supply Chain and Engineering.

You'll guide 8D/PPAP processes, monitor KPIs, perform supplier qualifications, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a global setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6 years with a Master’s degree.
• Strong knowledge of cables, harnesses, and their functions; experience with alternating components during shortages.
• Experience with SAP and other enterprise databases for quality and supplier data management.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned suppliers for cables and harnesses to ensure product quality, delivery performance, and adherence to timelines.
• Assess the impact of internal and external nonconformances and lead structured problem solving with suppliers to drive root cause identification and corrective actions.
• Lead 8D (RCCA), PPAP, and RCCA/DOE processes with suppliers.
• Drive supplier performance improvement through KPIs, scorecards, and supplier qualification activities.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvements and standardization.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering to deliver value through process and product enhancements.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Supplier collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master in EEE

Tools

SAP

QMS

Job description

The impact you’ll makeAs a global leader in wafer fabrication equipment and services for the semiconductor industry, Lam Research delivers innovative solutions that enable customers to build smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient devices.Our strength comes from a team that combines technical excellence, business insight, collaboration, and resilience. At Lam, employees are empowered to solve complex challenges, drive innovation, and make a meaningful impact across a dynamic global organization.Join Lam Research and play a key role in shaping the future of electronics while building a rewarding and impactful career.The group you’ll be a part ofAs part of Supplier Engineering and Technology (SET) group, this position is based in Bangalore, India. The candidate will be reporting to the Supplier Quality Manager in India and working closely with global suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders from Supply Chain, Product Group, and Manufacturing across global regions and timezones. The role is responsible for leading critical projects, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and achieving quality performance objectives for Cables commodity.What you’ll doKey responsibilities include:Manage assigned suppliers for cables and harnesses to ensure product quality, delivery performance, and adherence to timelines.Assess the impact of internal and external nonconformances and lead structured problem-solving with suppliers to drive root cause identification, corrective actions, and sustained prevention of recurrence.Support suppliers in preparing and executing 8D (RCCA), First Article submissions, Process of Record documentation (PPAP), and resolution of supplier deviations and engineering queries.Drive supplier performance improvement through virtual assessments, scorecard management, and support for supplier qualification and supplier / part development processes.Review supplier manufacturing processes and collaborate with them to identify, prioritize, and implement process improvement opportunities.Partner closely with Supply Chain and Engineering teams to identify and deliver business value enhancement opportunities.Who we’re looking forEducational Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE).Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6 years with a Master’s degree.Strong knowledge of cables, harnesses, and cable components and their functions. Review and recommend alternate components during shortage scenarios.Extensive hands-on experience resolving quality issues related to cables (e.g. Power, Signal, RF and Fiber-optic cables), harnesses and lead part / supplier’s facility qualifications.Proven ability to understand supplier manufacturing processes and guide suppliers on critical process requirements for cables and harnesses.Skilled in structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, and DOE.Experience monitoring supplier performance through KPIs such as PPM, defect trends, scorecards, and poka-yoke effectiveness.Preferred qualificationsHands on experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, including conducting onsite source inspections, First article development, QMS and Gemba audits.Experienced in SAP and other enterprise database systems for quality and supplier data management.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear and effective presentations to suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders across global regions / time zones.Our commitmentWe 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.