Supplier/Vendor QA Engineer 4

Work with Lam Product Group Engineering organization in development and release of new Quartz/Si products to suppliers Coordinate and support investigation of key quality defects from the customers and/or field service team to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement Drive the improvement of the suppliers' quality and manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, cost, and on-time-delivery Audit and document supply base performance on critical process of records and overall quality management systems Collaborate on the continuous development of supply base through close teamwork with product management, global product group, and supplier business managers Leads, and is personally accountable for, high profile project timelines and milestones Continuously working on process improvement and developing Best Known Methods Perform Standardized Supplier Quality Audits and manage Supplier Quality Scorecard for existing suppliers to promote continuous improvement * Understanding on material preparation and fabrication process in Qtz/Si and ceramic parts with +8 years of experience Material test design capability to support Quartz/Si material qualification in terms of analysis, interpretation and determine the needs of testing for full qualification. (e.g. GDMS, ICP-MS, SEM-EDS, surface morphology etc.) Creative thinking and strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities, including experience in the areas of material and mechanical engineering Solid understanding of statistical process control In-depth understanding of equipment and component manufacturing processes Experience in supplier process development & quality management Understanding of failure analysis and problem solving Ability to learn new skills quickly with minimal guidance International & domestic travelling Bachelor's Degree in material, mechanical engineering from accredited University a must Advanced degree (including Ph.D. or Master) in material, mechanical engineering from accredited University preferred Well versed in Quartz, Si and Ceramic materials Materials science and engineering of Quartz and Si processes Fabrication and manufacturing process control experience in ceramic parts or machining parts Material analysis and characterization as well as surface analysis of Quartz or ceraminc Solid understanding of various problem solving methodologies to include 8-D/5 why Project Management / Team Lead experience At least 10 years of working in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry Experience with working with global suppliers Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills Attentions to details