Mgr, Manufacturing Engineering

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Oregon seeks a seasoned Manufacturing Engineering leader to oversee methods, processes and operations for new and existing products, ensuring efficient use of materials, equipment, and personnel to deliver quality at minimum costs.

You will lead a team across production, escalations, and readiness activities, partner with engineering, drive manufacturing strategy, and help scale operations to support growth while maintaining top KPIs and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, test engineering, or related engineering experience.
• 4-6 years of supervisory experience.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience leading technical engineering teams.
• Proven experience coaching engineers and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting production, escalations, quality improvement and manufacturing readiness.
• Develop manufacturing strategy supporting business growth and factory readiness.
• Establish manufacturing strategies that improve quality, labor efficiency, throughput, and cycle time performance.
• Drive resolution of manufacturing escalations, line-down events, and cross-functional operational issues.
• Support global manufacturing sites through standardization, best-practice sharing, and technical leadership
• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new products introduction following the product, design and release process.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

People management

Coaching engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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 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

Oversees the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products. Ensures the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs. Acts as liaison with engineering in releasing new products. Develops systems to maintain reports and record keeping of company products. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting production, escalations, quality improvement and manufacturing readiness activities
• Develop manufacturing strategy supporting business growth and factory readiness
• Establish manufacturing strategies that improve quality, labor efficiency, throughput, and cycle time performance.
• Drive resolution of manufacturing escalations, line-down events, and cross-functional operational issues.
• Support global manufacturing sites through standardization, best-practice sharing, and technical leadership
• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new products introduction following the product, design and release process

Who We're Looking For

• 8+ years of manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, test engineering, or related engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 4-6 years of supervisory experience.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience leading technical engineering teams.
• Proven experience coaching engineers, developing talent, and building high-performing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading Manufacturing Engineering teams in a high-mix, high-complexity manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs including labor hours, cycle time, first-pass yield, quality, and productivity metrics
• Experience transitioning products from development, pilot, or prototype stages into high-volume manufacturing.

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.