Quality Engineer 5

## The group you’ll be a part of The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business. ## The impact you’ll make The Quality Engineer 5 (QE5) is a senior technical leader responsible for shaping the future of Manufacturing Quality Systems across Lam's global factory network. This role focuses on identifying emerging manufacturing challenges and developing innovative, scalable quality solutions that enable agility, consistency, and operational excellence in a rapidly evolving environment. Working across functions, factories, and organizations, the QE5 drives transformation of quality processes, tools, analytics, and governance models to ensure the Quality Management System evolves alongside business growth, technology advancement, and changing manufacturing needs. This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate complex operational challenges into practical, high-impact quality solutions that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and customer outcomes. We're looking for an innovative Quality Engineer who sees quality systems not as conformance only, but as a strategic enabler of manufacturing excellence. This role will shape how Lam's global factories operate by developing scalable quality solutions, modernizing processes, leveraging data and technology, and driving continuous improvement across an evolving manufacturing landscape. ## What you’ll do Quality System Innovation & Strategy * Define and develop next-generation quality programs, processes, and tools that improve manufacturing performance and adaptability. * Anticipate future business and manufacturing needs by identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities within existing quality systems. * Drive implementation of innovative solutions that simplify processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the user experience across the manufacturing network. * Leverage data, analytics, and performance metrics to assess program effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities. * Utilize dashboards, visualizations, and management systems that provide actionable insights and drive informed decision-making. * Evaluate organizational performance trends and translate findings into targeted process improvements and capability enhancements. Global Program Development & Standardization * Partner with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and quality organizations to design scalable processes that can be deployed across global sites. * Lead cross-functional initiatives that harmonize quality practices while maintaining flexibility for evolving business requirements. * Develop frameworks, governance models, and best practices that enable consistent execution and sustainable operational excellence. * Influence strategic direction for enterprise-wide quality initiatives and support adoption across diverse manufacturing environments. Operational Excellence & Change Leadership * Facilitate the successful adoption of new quality processes, systems, and technologies across multiple manufacturing sites. * Lead complex change initiatives requiring alignment across stakeholders, organizations, and geographies. * Provide coaching and guidance to stakeholders on best practices, risk-based thinking, and continuous improvement methodologies. Quality System Governance & Effectiveness * Assess the health and effectiveness of quality programs through audits, assessments, process reviews, and stakeholder engagement. * Ensure quality systems remain robust, scalable, and aligned with organizational objectives and ISO 9001 requirements. * Support internal and external assessments as part of maintaining a healthy and effective quality management system. * Drive continuous learning by...