Program/Project Manager 5

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

21h

About The Position

The Program/Project Manager will join Lam Research’s Global Quality Team and contribute to achieving its Quality Vision through successful execution of cross-functional quality programs. The role owns key critical quality programs and leads and proliferates Lam’s 8D program, the company’s primary mechanism for resolving product and service nonconformances. It combines structured problem-solving expertise with semiconductor technical knowledge to advance sustainable problem solutions and customer satisfaction. The position optimizes the design, deployment, execution, and measurement of key quality programs; drives nonconformance resolution; and uses data analysis to improve manufacturing practices, supplier part quality, and Cost of Poor Quality. It also supports Lam’s quality culture by advocating strong problem-solving skills, assessing and auditing active 8D records, coaching record owners toward successful resolution and recurrence prevention across global sites, and collaborating with stakeholders to address cycle-time and audit-score issues. Lam offers a variety of work location models based on role needs. Hybrid arrangements may include On-site Flex, with at least three days per week on-site, or Virtual Flex, with one to two days per week on-site; both models allow remote work for the remainder of the week. The specific work location model for this role is not stated.

Requirements

12 or more years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, 8 years with a master’s degree, or 5 years with a Ph.D.
BA/BS degree in a STEM field and/or Quality Management.
Experience as a Project/Program Manager with escalating responsibilities.
Demonstrable ability in advanced structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, DMAIC, and PDCA, Lean Six Sigma, and other established quality tools.
Experience successfully leading others in structured problem-solving methodologies and use of quality tools to solve complex problems.
Knowledge and application of change management methodologies across a global organization.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience with semiconductor device properties, product development, and manufacturing processes.
Experience in Quality Management, Product Development/Engineering, Manufacturing, or Customer Service.
ISO 9001:2015 auditing and/or participation experience.
Ability to use forward thinking through integration of data analytics and AI applications.

Responsibilities

Optimize the design, deployment, execution, and measurement of Lam’s key quality programs.
Ensure successful resolution of nonconformances to positively impact Lam’s customers.
Use nonconformance data analysis to improve manufacturing practices and supplier-base part quality and decrease Cost of Poor Quality.
Advocate strong problem-solving skills across the organization to influence and enhance Lam’s quality culture.
Assess and audit in-flight 8D records and coach or mentor record owners toward successful resolution, including recurrence prevention across global sites.
Analyze data to understand causes of missed cycle-time completion and below-target audit scores, and collaborate with stakeholders on solutions.
Lead and proliferate Lam’s 8D program.