Senior Manager, NPI Materials

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Sr. Manager, NPI Materials to lead a team of Technical Program Managers through all stages of product development from R&D to volume manufacturing.

You will ensure timely, high-quality PDR deliverables and manage cross-functional escalations with executives. The role requires a strong background in materials supply chain, manufacturability, and cost optimization, with on-site work in Fremont 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8+ years leading complex programs.
• Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and analysis.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing methods and cost structures.
• Experience with supply chain decisions and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish a materials supply chain meeting performance, cost, quality, and delivery goals.
• Serve as liaison between Product management and Supply Chain for escalations.
• Lead cross-functional teams including executives in a matrix environment.
• Develop and retain an inclusive team with focus on risk management and execution.
• Influence design for manufacturability and cost reduction opportunities.
• Guide pilot builds and new part introductions with supply chain support.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on sourcing decisions.
• Present cost targets vs quotes to program executives and stakeholders.
• Identify should-cost opportunities and improve product design for cost/quality.

Skills

Operations management

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Manufacturing knowledge

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

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

Lam Research’s Sr. Manager, NPI (New Product Introduction) Materials manages a team of Technical Program Managers and Project Managers through all stages of product development from R&D to volume manufacturing transition, ensuring PDR (Product Development and Release) deliverables are completed with high quality and within programs timeline.

What You’ll Do

• Accountable for establishing a materials supply chain meeting performance, cost, quality, capacity, and on-time delivery requirements of Lam Research products.
• Act as point of contact for all escalations from Product group to Supply Chain, liaison between Engineering Product management and Supply Chain functional organization.
• Work in a cross-functional team environment within a matrix organization with internal customers, including high level executives.
• Select, develop, and retain an inclusive team with a strong bias for achievement, agility, confidence in managing risk in a dynamic environment, and systemic approach to problem solving.
• Influence product design by applying expertise in manufacturability, test, supply chain, and cost.
• Manage and lead team to close material shortages and enable new part introduction for Pilot builds.
• Work collaboratively with supply chain and engineering stakeholders; develop supplier selection process for piece parts or outsourced assemblies and identify supply chain risks supporting sourcing decisions.
• Responsible for resolving discrepancies between cost targets and quoted costs, creates and delivers presentations to program executives and CFT stakeholders.
• Fundamental understanding of should-cost or cost allocation and recognize opportunities to improve product design for cost/quality/delivery by early supplier involvement.
• Additional skills required for success in this role include leadership skills, strategic thinking, attention to detail for everyday tactical execution, and excellent people and presentation skills.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial).
• Eight (8) years of operations management experience in the semiconductor, automotive or heavy machinery with proven leadership of cross-functional teams on highly complex projects.
• Expertise in MS Excel, MS Power Point.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and commodities as related to cost structure.
• Supply chain knowledge, especially for critical commodities as related to sourcing decisionsand cost strategies.
• Must be willing and able to work on-site flex schedule 3 days in Fremont office per week.

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.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: Min $146,000 - Max $311,000.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

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.