Dir, Manufacturing Engineering

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous investment in employee growth

Job summary

Lam Research in Tualatin is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead a team responsible for developing assembly and test methods. You will influence product design decisions and implement digital manufacturing technologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and a background in complex industries like electronics or aerospace. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Join us and help shape the future of our Tualatin operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in relevant operational or manufacturing engineering roles.
• Background in manufacturing operations in electronics, aerospace, or healthcare.
• Proven ability to build teams during periods of growth or transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of the Manufacturing Engineering team's methods.
• Develop manufacturing and test instructions based on design inputs.
• Build a strong, data-driven engineering culture.

Skills

Team building

Communication

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

The group you'll be a part of

TheTualatin Pilot Engineeringteam is part of Global Operations,partnering with the design teams in Deposition Product Group and the operations teams in the Global Factory Network to execute high quality new product transitions.This organization drives high qualityproductivity, and innovative performance across Lam's Tualatin manufacturing operations within a culture centered on safety and continuous improvement.

The impact you'll make

As the Director of Manufacturing Engineering for the TualatinPilot Manufacturingteam, you will lead the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) organization responsible fordeveloping the Assembly and Test methods for transition to the Global Factory Network.You will be a champion of manufacturability in the Product Development & Release process, influencing product design decisions from concept through high-volume manufacturing transition.

In this role, you willlead the execution of Pilot engineering deliverables under the Product Development & Release process, continuously assessing methods to accelerate product transitions in support of our Shift Left objectives.You willscale the use of digital manufacturing technologies within your teams, delivering advanced assembly and test instructions early in the product lifecycle.Your leadership will bridge the evolving safety,cost,and cycle time needs of the Global Factory Network with the product design process.This role reports to the Senior Director of TualatinPilotManufacturing.

What you'll do

Lead thetransformation of theTualatin Manufacturing Engineeringteam's methods and missionin support ofShift Leftobjectives, including the implementation of emerging Digital Manufacturing and AI tools.

Lead a team of Engineering Managers and Engineers who:

• Developmanufacturing and test instructions based on design engineering inputs
• Provide assembly and test engineering supportto the Pilot Manufacturing team
• Assess new products for manufacturabilityby creating scorecards and activelyparticipatingin design reviews
• Diagnose and drive corrective action of issuesidentifiedin virtual and physical build by collaborating with design and quality engineering

Build a strong, capable,data drivenengineering culture aligned with Lam's global manufacturing strategy.

Buildrelationships withpeer executives in theproduct group and factorynetwork.

Demonstrate effective influence on stakeholder decision making processes.

Who we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with10+ years of experience in relevant operational or manufacturing engineering roles within a global,cross functionalenvironment.An advanced degree preferred.
• Proven ability to build teams, especiallyduringperiods of growth or transformation.
• Background in manufacturing operations in electronics, aerospace, healthcare, or similarhigh complexityindustries.
• Demonstrated ability toidentifyopportunities, build a compelling vision, and lead multidisciplinary stakeholders through change.
• Skilled at setting clear expectations, managing accountabilities, and resolving conflicts quickly.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, witha strongleadership presence and the ability toinfluencethroughdata.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization and with global partners.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, vacuum integrity, and basic electricalcomponentbehavior.
• Demonstrated leadership in fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture.

Preferred qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles, includinghands-onexperience managing and improving key operational metrics such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) andFirstPassYield (FPY).
• Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred, withdemonstratedcompetence in structured,data drivenproblem solving.

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.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That's why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.