Senior Manager, NPI Materials

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible. Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy.

We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration. The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value.

We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities. Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Date:
Jul 30, 2026

Location:

Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category:
On-site Flex

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.

Lam Research’s Sr. Manager, NPI (New Product Introduction) Materials manages a team of Technical Program Managers and Project Managers through all stages of product development from R&D to volume manufacturing transition, ensuring PDR (Product Development and Release) deliverables are completed with high quality and within programs timeline.

• Accountable for establishing a materials supply chain meeting performance, cost, quality, capacity, and on-time delivery requirements of Lam Research products.
• Act as point of contact for all escalations from Product group to Supply Chain, liaison between Engineering Product management and Supply Chain functional organization.
• Work in a cross-functional team environment within a matrix organization with internal customers, including high level executives.
• Select, develop, and retain an inclusive team with a strong bias for achievement, agility, confidence in managing risk in a dynamic environment, and systemic approach to problem solving.
• Influence product design by applying expertise in manufacturability, test, supply chain, and cost.
• Manage and lead team to close material shortages and enable new part introduction for Pilot builds.
• Work collaboratively with supply chain and engineering stakeholders; develop supplier selection process for piece parts or outsourced assemblies and identify supply chain risks supporting sourcing decisions.
• Responsible for resolving discrepancies between cost targets and quoted costs, creates and delivers presentations to program executives and CFT stakeholders.
• Fundamental understanding of should-cost or cost allocation and recognize opportunities to improve product design for cost/quality/delivery by early supplier involvement.
• Additional skills required for success in this role include leadership skills, strategic thinking, attention to detail for everyday tactical execution, and excellent people and presentation skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial).
• Eight (8) years of operations management experience in the semiconductor, automotive or heavy machinery with proven leadership of cross-functional teams on highly complex projects.
• Expertise in MS Excel, MS Power Point.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and commodities as related to cost structure.
• Supply chain knowledge, especially for critical commodities as related to sourcing decisions and cost strategies.
• Must…