Product Engineer 3 - Supplier Quality

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Supplier/QA Engineer to drive supplier qualification, process control, and quality improvements for gas-delivery components. You will lead audits, PFMEA, and RCCA activities while partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure readiness for new product introductions and production ramps.

The role requires a technical degree with extensive supplier-facing experience, strong problem-solving ability, and willingness to travel domestically and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 5+ years in supplier-related roles OR a Master's/PhD with related experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with clear communication.
• Experience working with suppliers and across global teams; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualification activities for new and existing suppliers and assess capabilities.
• Define and maintain supplier process documentation, POR, and change control processes.
• Drive PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and RCCA/8D problem solving for supplier issues.
• Support supplier audits, supplier qualification, and manufacturing readiness for NPI and ramp.
• Collaborate with Product Group Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain to mitigate risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Global collaboration

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline

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

The Gas Delivery Components team supports critical semiconductor hardware including valves, regulators, filters, manifolds, tubing assemblies, weldments, machined components, and other gas-flow control products.

The Supplier/QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring suppliers consistently deliver products that meet Lam's quality, technical, delivery, and reliability requirements. This role serves as the primary technical interface between Lam and its suppliers, driving supplier qualification, process control, manufacturing readiness, quality improvement, and issue resolution across new product introduction (NPI) and production.

What You’ll Do

Supplier Qualification & Development

• Lead qualification activities for new and existing suppliers.
• Assess supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, process maturity, and quality systems.
• Support supplier selection through technical and manufacturing assessments.
• Participate in supplier audits and on-site assessments.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Process Control & Change Management

• Define, review, and maintain Supplier Process of Record (POR).
• Ensure supplier processes are controlled, documented, and qualified.
• Review and approve supplier process changes through established change control processes.
• Drive PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and critical feature monitoring activities.

Quality & Manufacturing Support

• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues, including nonconformances, FAIR rejections, escapes, and corrective actions.
• Facilitate root cause investigations using RCCA and 8D methodologies.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support supplier manufacturing investigations and process qualification activities.
• Analyze supplier performance data and drive improvements in quality, yield, and process stability.

Ramp Readiness & Risk Management

• Assess supplier readiness to support new product introductions and production ramps.
• Identify and mitigate manufacturing, capacity, and sub-tier supplier risks.
• Support containment and recovery actions for supplier-related issues.
• Apply risk-based decision making to supplier qualification, process changes, and manufacturing challenges.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Group Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Buyers, and Supplier Business Managers.
• Support sourcing decisions, capacity planning, and risk mitigation activities.
• Coordinate supplier activities across global regions and time zones.
• Provide technical leadership and clear communication to internal and external stakeholders.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 5+ years of experience in supplier engineering, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or 3 years of experience with a Master's degree; or Ph.D without experience, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working directly with suppliers in a technical capacity.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and time zones.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Experience with:

• Manufacturing processes
• PFMEA and Control Plans
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)
• RCCA / 8D problem solving
• Supplier qualification and audits

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor equipment, gas delivery systems, fluid handling systems, aerospace, medical device, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience with valves, regulators, filters, tubing assemblies, weldments, and precision machined components.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, orbital welding, fabrication, assembly, electropolishing, cleaning, and testing.
• Experience supporting NPI, supplier process qualification, and production ramp activities.
• Experience leading supplier audits and continuous improvement projects.

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.