Quality Program Manager

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At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat 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 27, 2026

Location:

Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category:
On-site Flex

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering ofLam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting‑edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

This role will have a high‑profile presence within the Deposition Product Group (DPG) and will drive measurable improvements in business operations through strong quality program management and sustained execution of strategic quality initiatives. The individual will lead cross‑functional quality programs, accelerate 8D cycle time reduction, improve supplier failure analysis effectiveness, and proactively transition DPG quality execution. This role will directly contribute to multi‑million‑dollar cost savings that will be reinvested into future growth, product development, and data‑driven business decision‑making, while reducing customer‑visible risk.

• Lead and sustain quality strategic initiatives, owning execution cadence, milestones, risk management, and measurable outcomes across assigned programs.
• Partner with Quality stakeholders and the analytics team to track and manage key KPIs, quality program critical deliverables, identify trends and gaps, and deliver clear, executive ‑ level reporting.
• Drive alignment across Quality, Engineering, SET, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to improve end ‑ to ‑ end quality performance.
• Facilitate and lead cross ‑ functional teams (CFTs) to address systemic quality issues and accelerate the transition from reactive issue management to proactive risk prevention.
• Collaborate with Install & Warranty and Inventory program managers to analyze data trends and patterns, driving targeted improvements in key performance indicators.
• Expand the impact and maturity of Cost of Quality by correlating I&W data, ECOGS, and quality events to identify causal relationships and uncover hidden costs across the network.
• Lead and/or advise on multiple concurrent initiatives, demonstrating strong organizational, prioritization, and time ‑ management skills in a fast ‑ paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or Program Management;
  Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience; or PhD with 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent practical experience and/or PDR experience.
• Semiconductor industry experience highly desired.
• Deep working knowledge of 8D / RCCA methodologies, failure analysis, supplier quality processes, and KPI ‑ driven performance management, with demonstrated ability to manage high ‑ complexity workloads in fast ‑ paced environments.
• Proven ability to define clear problem statements and objectives, develop structured analytical…