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Lam Research · 8 hours ago

Dir, Engineering

Lam Research is a leading company in the manufacturing engineering sector, seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering for its Tualatin manufacturing site. In this role, you will lead the Manufacturing Engineering organization, oversee key performance systems, and drive operational excellence to ensure high-quality manufacturing processes.
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Responsibilities

Create and execute the mission and vision for Operational Excellence within Tualatin Manufacturing Engineering
Lead a team of Engineering Managers and Engineers who provide assembly and test engineering support, including: Developing and maintaining manufacturing work instructions within CellFusion, Interpreting mechanical drawings, Managing material quality issues, Troubleshooting assembly‑related problems
Oversee Test Engineering, Including: Deep understanding of product test processes (in‑house testing, Python‑based test programs), Troubleshooting test component failures, Driving yield improvement and test‑hour reduction initiatives
Own Industrial Engineering Scope, Including: Factory layout optimization, Capacity modeling and planning, Product knowledge continuity, Implementation of engineering changes across the product lifecycle, Introduction of new products into manufacturing
Design operational flows that maximize throughput, reduce cost, and ensure product quality for Tualatin Manufacturing
Build a strong, capable, data‑driven engineering culture aligned with Lam’s global manufacturing strategy

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringStatistical Process Control (SPC)First-Pass Yield (FPY)Lean/Six Sigma certificationPython-based test programsMechanical engineering principlesFactory layout optimizationLeadership presenceCommunicationConflict resolutionBuilding relationships

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 10+ years of experience in relevant operational or manufacturing engineering roles within a global, cross‑functional environment. An advanced degree preferred
Proven ability to build and scale teams, especially in periods of growth or transformation
Background in manufacturing operations in electronics, aerospace, healthcare, or similar high‑complexity industries
Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, build a compelling vision, and lead multidisciplinary stakeholders through change
Skilled at setting clear expectations, managing accountabilities, and resolving conflicts quickly

Preferred

Strong working knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles, including hands‑on experience managing and improving key operational metrics such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and First‑Pass Yield (FPY)
Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred, with demonstrated competence in structured, data‑driven problem solving
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with strong leadership presence and the ability to influence through data
Proven ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization and with global partners
Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, vacuum integrity, and basic electrical component behavior
Demonstrated leadership in fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture

Benefits

Comprehensive set of outstanding benefits

Company

Lam Research

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Lam Research supplies wafer fabrication equipment and services to the worldwide semiconductor industry.

H1B Sponsorship

Lam Research has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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1984-05-11IPO

Leadership Team

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Tim Archer
President and CEO
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Rick Gottscho
Exec VP and CTO
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