Supplier/Vendor QA Engineer 3

Lam Research; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Bengaluru is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage and execute critical projects for Machining components, reporting to the Supplier Quality Manager in India.

You will assess suppliers, lead audits, drive QMS improvements, support DFM for new product introductions, and coordinate with global teams to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5–10 years or Master with 3–5 years in Production/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering discipline.
• Proficient in Supplier assessment, evaluation, qualification, and development processes.
• Hands-on experience in resolving quality problems related to Metal machining (CNC Turning, VMC 3,4 and 5 axis Machines).
• Familiarity with 8D problem-solving methodology, GD&T interpretation ASME Y14.5 standard, MSA, and SPC.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential Machining component suppliers for capability, capacity, quality systems, and compliance with industry standards.
• Leading supplier audits and qualification processes for dual sourcing and NPI initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop, refine, and optimize the component manufacturing processes to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Provide technical support in DFM exercise for NPD, proactively evaluate risks in part manufacturing and identify the best solution to develop First Time Right (FTR) parts.
• Work independently to handle commodity projects like part-regionalization, supplier dual sourcing, and new supplier qualifications. Gains consensus and alignment through design reviews with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross functionally and globally to execute strategies and clearly communicate across engineering specializations and different levels of the organization for strategy implementation.

Skills

Supplier assessment

Quality problem solving

DFM for NPD

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MSA

SPC

ASME Y14.5

Job description

The Impact You’ll Make As a leading global supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry, Lam Research develops innovative solutions that help our customers build smaller, faster, and more power-efficient devices. We are a company comprised of people who work hard, deliver outstanding results, and maintain a sense of humor during even the most challenging times. Our success results from our employees’ diverse technical and business expertise, which fuels close collaboration and ongoing innovation. We know that our dynamic, global team of exceptional employees is essential to our continued growth. Join the Lam Research team, where you can play a vital role in the future of electronics and write your own success story.

What You’ll Do

This position will be based out of Bangalore, directly reporting to Supplier Quality Manager in India, and closely working with Supplier and Global stakeholders (Supply Chain, Product Group, Manufacturing). This individual would be responsible for managing and executing critical projects, continuous improvement (CI) initiatives and meet Quality metrics of Machining commodity.

• Assess potential Machining component manufacturing suppliers for capability, capacity, quality systems, and compliance with industry standards.
• Leading supplier audits and qualification processes for dual sourcing and NPI initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop, refine, and optimize the component manufacturing processes to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Provide technical support in DFM exercise for NPD, proactively evaluate risks in part manufacturing and identify the best solution to develop First Time Right (FTR) parts.
• Work independently to handle commodity projects like part-regionalization, supplier dual sourcing, and new supplier qualifications. Gains consensus and alignment through design reviews with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross functionally and globally to execute strategies and clearly communicate across engineering specializations and different levels of the organization for strategy implementation.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree with min. 5 to 10 years or Master degree with min. 3 to 5 years of work experience in Production/Aerospace/ Mechanical/Automobile Engineering dicipline.
• Proficient in Supplier assessment, evaluation, qualification, and development processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced business environment with cross-functional teams to meet deliverables.
• Hands-on experience in resolving quality problems related to Metal machining (CNC Turning, VMC 3,4 and 5 axis Machines).
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with 8D problem-solving methodology, GD&T interpretation ASME Y14.5 standard, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in additive manufacturing will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience with MS office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Project), statistical tools (JMP, Minitab etc.).
• Develop best practices/best known methods (BKMs) to improve the process
• Experience in handling suppliers from a remote location.

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.