Supplier/Vendor QA Engineer 3

Work with Lam Product Group Engineering to develop and release new coated 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 Understanding of material preparation and fabrication processes for coated parts 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) 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 Well-versed in plasma, ALD, and PECVD coating processes and products Strong background in materials science and engineering, with solid experience in coating processes Hands-on experience in coating process control for various substrate types and coated parts Experience in material characterization and surface analysis Solid understanding of problem-solving methodologies, including 8D and 5 Why analysis Project management and/or team leadership experience Minimum of 8 years of experience in the semiconductor equipment industry Experience working with global suppliers Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills Strong attention to detail