Dir, Quality Engineering

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Director of Quality, you will be part of the Global Operations (GOps) Quality team and will report directly to the GOps Quality Managing Director. You will be heading up a new organization that is accountable for Global Planning & Operations quality execution, a critically important group that spans and touches every function within Global Operations. You will be expected to successfully architect the governance, accountability, roles, and responsibilities for GP&O quality in collaboration with the function heads of GP&O (Planning, Order Management/Execution, Spares Planning, Inventory Planning, and Engineering Services).

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 the 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.
Spearhead the adoption of a culture of quality and continuous improvement within GP&O, instilling ownership of quality issues across each function.
Provide mentoring and coaching to the GP&O escalation resolution process, utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies to identify systemic root causes.
Support the systemic resolution of quality breakdowns within GP&O by leading the cross-functional collaborations required both within and outside of GOps.
Develop KPI metrics to measure GP&O quality performance and drive adoption across GP&O functions.
Ensure that GP&O quality efforts are aligned with overall GOps 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.
Serve as a role model for Lam Core Values and the effective utilization of the Lam Management System to resolve conflicts and drive results.