The Impact You'll Make
As a leading global supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry, Lam Research develops innovative solutions that help our customers build smaller, faster, and more power-efficient devices.
We are a company comprised of people who work hard, deliver outstanding results, and maintain a sense of humor during even the most challenging times. Our success results from our employees diverse technical and business expertise, which fuels close collaboration and ongoing innovation. We know that our dynamic, global team of exceptional employees is essential to our continued growth.
Join the Lam Research team, where you can play a vital role in the future of electronics and write your own success story.
What You'll Do
This role is based in Bangalore and reports to the Supplier Quality Manager (India), partnering closely with supplier and global stakeholders across Supply Chain, Product Groups, and Manufacturing. You will lead critical projects and continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to achieve machining commodity quality metrics. Key responsibilities include:
- Provide technical leadership to suppliers to ensure development and high‑volume manufacturing of complex machined components meet quality, delivery, and timeline requirements.
- Independently lead strategic supplier quality and commodity‑level continuous improvement initiatives, defining methods, standards, and procedures for complex or high‑risk assignments.
- Drive structured problem‑solving for critical supplier nonconformances (internal and external), ensuring robust root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and sustainable prevention of recurrence.
- Challenge and strengthen supplier manufacturing process controls (Process of Record) through mistake‑proofing, automation opportunities, variation reduction, and end‑of‑line inspection improvements.
- Partner closely with Global Supply Chain, Product Groups, Manufacturing, and Supplier Business Managers to mitigate supply‑chain risks and support business continuity planning and execution
Who We're Looking For
Bachelor's /Master's degree in Mech/prod/automotive/industrial/Aeropsace Engineering.
Work experience of min. 12 years for Bachelor's degree and min. 8 years of experience for master's degree.
- Deep expertise in Supplier Quality Engineering, manufacturing, and QMS, with proven competency in resolving complex CNC machining issues (turning; 3‑, 4‑, 5‑axis milling) using structured problem‑solving methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, FTA, DOE).
- Strong ownership and execution discipline, paired with an innovation mindset and the ability to drive data‑driven, scalable supplier quality and development improvements.
- Extensive experience in supplier qualification, audits, risk assessment, and governance, applying advanced analytics to assess risk, trade‑offs, and long‑term business impact.
- Independent, high‑quality decision‑maker, demonstrated ability to influence without authority and lead cross‑functional initiatives end‑to‑end.
- Advanced proficiency in GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and CMM, with hands‑on deployment and sustainment of MSA and SPC at supplier sites.
- Effective Business communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex technical issues, risks, and recommendations for suppliers, cross‑functional teams, and senior leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of metal part fabrication and assembly processes such welding, brazing etc.
- Proficient in statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP).
- Experience in handling suppliers from remote location.
- Experience in working with SAP database or Other Database systems.
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research (Lam or the Company) is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. On-site Flex you'll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. Virtual Flex you'll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time. 
