Dir, Quality Engineering

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research seeks a Director of Quality to lead the GOps Quality organization and align quality governance across Global Operations. You will shape the governance framework, drive ownership of quality issues, and mentor cross‑functional teams to resolve systemic problems.

You will engage with senior leadership, develop KPI-driven quality programs, and ensure alignment with GOps goals, customer quality objectives, and Lam Core Values. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience applying advanced quality methodologies to reduce variability
• Proven track record delivering operational excellence and measurable results
• Ability to influence quality stakeholders across the company, including senior leadership
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Curious mindset and bias for engagement to drive change
• Adept at creating and delivering executive-level quality presentations

Responsibilities

• Build collaborative partnerships with GP&O functions to align quality goals
• Lead adoption of a culture of quality and continuous improvement across GP&O
• Mentor escalation resolution using structured problem-solving to identify root causes
• Drive systemic quality improvements through cross-functional collaboration within GOps
• Develop KPIs to measure GP&O quality performance and adoption
• Align GP&O quality efforts with GOps Quality goals and Tier 1 customer objectives
• Provide governance frameworks enabling functional excellence in quality and speed
• Model Lam Core Values and effective use of Lam Management System to resolve conflicts

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Executive presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial)

Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

As a Director of Quality, you will be part of the Global Operations (GOps) Quality team and will report directly to the GOps Quality Managing Director.

The group you’ll be a part of

As a Director of Quality, you will be part of the Global Operations (GOps) Quality team and will report directly to the GOps Quality Managing Director.

The impact you’ll make

You will be heading up a new organization that is accountable for Global Planning & Operations quality execution, a critically important group that spans and touches every function within Global Operations.
You will be expected to successfully architect the governance, accountability, roles, and responsibilities for GP&O quality in collaboration with the function heads of GP&O (Planning, Order Management/Execution, Spares Planning, Inventory Planning, and Engineering Services).

What You’ll Do

• Build collaborative partnerships with each GP&O function.
• Spearhead the adoption of a culture of quality and continuous improvement within GP&O, instilling ownership of quality issues across each function.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to the GP&O escalation resolution process, utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies to identify systemic root causes.
• Support the systemic resolution of quality breakdowns within GP&O by leading the cross‑functional collaborations required both within and outside of GOps.
• Develop KPI metrics to measure GP&O quality performance and drive adoption across GP&O functions.
• Ensure that GP&O quality efforts are aligned with overall GOps Quality goals and key Tier 1 customer quality objectives.
• Provide a governance framework that enables each GP&O function to achieve operational excellence in quality, speed, and proficiency.
• Serve as a role model for Lam Core Values and the effective utilization of the Lam Management System to resolve conflicts and drive results.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) with 15 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience applying advanced quality methodologies to improve quality and reduce variability.
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and delivering measurable results.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence quality stakeholders across the company, including senior leadership at Lam Research.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Curious mindset, passion for quality, a bias for engagement, and the ability to drive innovative change.
• Adept at creating and delivering effective presentations on quality topics and escalations to executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with customers in the semiconductor industry is desired.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is desired.

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.

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.