Supplier/Vendor QA Engineer 5

The group you’ll be a part of

This position is part of the Supplier Engineering and Technology (SET) organization, which focuses on innovation in manufacturing technology, materials, and supply chain design. As a Supplier Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing Showerhead, Pedestal, and TCP suppliers. You will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally to resolve technical, quality, and production challenges, while driving excellence in product design and manufacturing. The ideal candidate is a results-driven self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused mindset. This individual should be able to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and work both independently and collaboratively within a team.   The impact you’ll make

As a Supplier Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer at Lam, you'll make an impact in ensuring suppliers manufacturing processes and products meet quality standards by designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance programs. You design methods for inspecting, testing, and evaluating production processes and finished products onsite at our global suppliers’ locations. By analyzing production data, you identify trends and partner with the supplier to resolve technical, quality and production challenges. Your expertise will help develop excellence in supplier product inputs supporting Lam's commitment to delivering high-quality and reliable products. What you’ll do

Work with Lam Product Group Engineering to develop and release new Showerhead and Pedestal products to suppliers Coordinate and support investigations of key quality issues from customers and/or field service teams to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement Drive improvements in supplier quality and manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, cost competitiveness, and on-time delivery Audit and document supply base performance, including critical process controls and overall quality management systems Collaborate closely with product management, global product groups, and supplier business managers to continuously develop the supply base Lead and take ownership of high-profile projects, including timelines and key milestones Continuously drive process improvements and develop Best Known Methods (BKM) Perform standardized supplier quality audits and manage supplier quality scorecards to promote continuous improvement Who we’re looking for

Understanding of material preparation and fabrication processes for metal/ceramic products Ability to design material test plans to support coated product qualification, including analysis, interpretation, and defining testing requirements (e.g., GDMS, ICP-MS, SEM-EDS, surface morphology) Creative thinking and strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities, with experience in materials and mechanical engineering Solid understanding of statistical process control (SPC), MSA(gage R&R), and DOE In-depth knowledge of equipment and component manufacturing processes Experience in supplier process development and quality management Understanding of failure analysis and structured problem solving Ability to quickly learn new skills with minimal supervision Willingness to travel domestically and internationally Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university is required Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred Preferred qualifications

Well-versed in machining, Weldment/FSW, Brazing processes Strong background in mechanical and material science engineering, with solid experience in metal or ceramic fabrication Hands-on experience in machining process control for various substrate types and machined parts Experience in material characterization and surface analysis Solid