Dir, Quality Engineering

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

61d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Quality will lead a new organization accountable for Global Planning & Operations (GP&O) quality execution, a group that spans and touches every function within Global Operations. The role will architect governance, accountability, roles, and responsibilities for GP&O quality in collaboration with the leaders of Planning, Order Management/Execution, Spares Planning, Inventory Planning, and Engineering Services. The Director will establish collaborative partnerships across GP&O, promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement, and support systemic resolution of quality breakdowns. The role will develop metrics and governance to improve quality performance and operational excellence, while aligning GP&O quality efforts with Global Operations Quality goals and key Tier 1 customer quality objectives. The position is part of the Global Operations Quality team and reports to the GOps Quality Managing Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) with 15 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a similar role.
Demonstrated experience applying advanced quality methodologies to improve quality and reduce variability.
Proven track record of driving operational excellence and delivering measurable results.
Ability to communicate effectively and influence quality stakeholders across the company, including senior leadership at Lam Research.
Strong ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
Curious mindset, passion for quality, a bias for engagement, and ability to drive innovative change.
Adept at creating and delivering effective presentations on quality topics and escalations to executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with customers in the semiconductor industry is desired.
Lean Six Sigma certification is desired.

Responsibilities

Build collaborative partnerships with each GP&O function.
Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement within GP&O, instilling ownership of quality issues across each function.
Mentor and coach the GP&O escalation resolution process, using structured problem-solving methodologies to identify systemic root causes.
Lead cross-functional collaborations within and outside Global Operations to support systemic resolution of GP&O quality breakdowns.
Develop KPI metrics to measure GP&O quality performance and drive their adoption across GP&O functions.
Ensure GP&O quality efforts align with overall Global Operations Quality goals and key Tier 1 customer quality objectives.
Provide a governance framework that enables each GP&O function to achieve operational excellence in quality, speed, and proficiency.
Model Lam Core Values and effective use of the Lam Management System to resolve conflicts and drive results.
Architect GP&O quality governance, accountability, roles, and responsibilities in collaboration with function heads.