Senior Global Quality Program Lead

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Sr. Mgr, Quality Programs to own key quality initiatives and expand the 8D program across global sites.

The role requires extensive experience in structured problem-solving, Lean Six Sigma, and quality management to drive customer satisfaction. You will lead cross-functional teams, assess nonconformances, and mentor record owners while partnering with stakeholders to reduce cycle times and improve audit outcomes.

Qualifications

• 15 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; 12 years with a master’s; 8 years with a PhD.
• BA/BS in a STEM field and/or Quality Management.
• Experience as a Project/Program Manager with escalating responsibilities.
• Advanced structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, PDCA), Lean Six Sigma, and other quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the design, deployment, execution, and measurement of Lam’s Key Quality Programs.
• Ensure successful resolution of nonconformances to positively impact Lam’s customers.
• Proactively use nonconformance data analysis to improve manufacturing practices and supplier part quality.
• Influence and enhance Lam's Quality culture by advocating for strong problem-solving skills across the organization.
• Perform assessments and audits of in-flight 8D records and coach record owners toward resolution, including recurrence prevention across global sites.
• Perform data analysis to understand root causes of cycle time delays and audit scores; collaborate on solutions.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Leadership

Change management

Education

BA/BS in STEM

MS in STEM

PhD

Tools

8D

DMAIC

PDCA

Job description

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Sr. Mgr, Quality Programs to own key quality initiatives and expand the 8D program across global sites.

The role requires extensive experience in structured problem-solving, Lean Six Sigma, and quality management to drive customer satisfaction. You will lead cross-functional teams, assess nonconformances, and mentor record owners while partnering with stakeholders to reduce cycle times and improve audit outcomes.