Supplier Quality Engineer

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Lam Research in Oregon seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer (Product Engineer) to own supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and product conformance for the Anode commodity.

You will drive supplier qualification, process capability, risk reduction, and continuous improvement, partnering with internal engineering and external suppliers on complex metallurgical challenges and new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or closely related field.
• Strong background in metals processing and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience leading supplier audits and process capability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and owner for the Anode Commodity within SET.
• Evaluate and mitigate metallurgical and manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with Product Groups to develop material specs.
• Lead process audits and supplier qualifications.
• Drive resolution of supplier quality escalations.

Skills

Metallurgical engineering

Materials science/engineering

Manufacturing experience

Supplier engineering

Quality engineering

Metals processing

Technical drawings

Material specifications

GD&T

SPC

DOE

FMEA

Control Plans

8D

RCCA

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or closely related

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

As a Supplier Quality Engineer (Product Engineer) supporting the Anode commodity, you will serve as the primary technical owner for supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and product conformance. You will drive supplier qualification, process capability, risk reduction, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure suppliers consistently meet Lam's requirements for quality, delivery, reliability, and cost. You will work closely with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to resolve complex metallurgical, manufacturing, and process-related challenges while supporting new product introductions, supplier transfers, capacity expansion, and long-term technology roadmaps.

What You'll Do

• Serve as technical lead and owner for the Anode Commodity within SET


• Evaluate and mitigate metallurgical and manufacturing issues


• Collaborate with Product Groups to develop material specs.


• Lead process audits and supplier qualifications.


• Drive resolution of supplier quality escalations

Who We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a closely related discipline; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience.


• Experience in manufacturing, supplier engineering, quality engineering, materials engineering,


• Strong understanding of metals processing and manufacturing technologies.


• Familiarity with technical drawings and material specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience within metals processing industries.


• Experience supporting semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, energy, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.


• Experience conducting supplier audits and process capability assessments.


• Experience with GD&T, SPC, DOE, FMEA, Control Plans, 8D, RCCA, and statistical analysis techniques.

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.