Supplier / Vendor QA Engineer 4

Lam Research; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductor company in Singapore seeks a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer. The role involves ensuring quality in Fluid Delivery System manufacturing, collaborating with suppliers, and enhancing product reliability. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, critical thinking, and a Bachelor's degree. The position offers a hybrid work model with on-site and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in manufacturing and quality assurance in semiconductor industry.
• Ability to apply 8D methodology and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Resolve quality problems in product life cycle, focusing on new product introduction.
• Conduct audits at supplier locations to improve product and process.
• Collaborate with engineering to enhance manufacturability of new designs.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Structured problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

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 will be responsible for innovation and problem-solving in Fluid Delivery System manufacturing, test, supplier quality, supply chain design, and material & supplier selection, development, and technology.

What You’ll Do

• Apply skills and experience with semiconductor manufacturing and equipment to technical and quality problems encountered in the product life cycle with special attention to new product introduction
• Apply innovative approaches to understand and resolve problems with assembly functionality, component quality and reliability and in supplier quality systems.
• Travel to Lam supplier manufacturing locations to conduct effective situation assessments, audits and investigations. Apply findings to implement systematic and lasting improvements to product and process
• Apply experience with industrial Quality Systems, Engineering Design & Documentation, Product Qualification, Change (EC) Processes and Problem Solving to issues occurring in product and component life cycles
• Perform Program / Project and Supplier Management roles with emphasis on problem-solving analysis and improvements in manufacturing and test processes. Definition, review and improvement of Supplier’s Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA), Supplier’s Quality Systems and Processes of Record (POR)
• Supplier Audit and follow up actions
• 8D methodology
• DFT, Value stream mapping and process improvement
• PFMEA and Control Plan
• Interfaces with manufacturing and design engineering in coordinating the release of new products
• Reviews new designs for manufacturability and makes recommendations to design engineering on manufacturability improvements (DFMA, Serviceability, Safety, Ergonomics, and Modularity)
• Determines time standards and makes recommendations for fixturing and process requirements of new product lines
• Develops, implements and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing of sub-assemblies and final assemblies
• Works with outside suppliers on outsourcing activities.

Who We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.
• Electro‑mechanical assembly, methods of weldment, plastic assembly, plastic welding and flaring and substrate part fabrication, gas delivery systems assembly, test and quality assurance
• Critical and creative thinking, qualitative and quantitative analysis methods
• Communication skills including written and verbal with emphasis on presentations to team members and stakeholders
• Industrial systems life cycle: Specification, Manufacture, Assembly, Test, Reliability, Systems Integration and Product Support
• Structured problem‑solving in Cross‑Functional Teams (CFT)

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.