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This role supports supplier development and performance from New Product Introduction (NPI) through High Volume Manufacturing (HVM), driving quality, process capability, and continuous improvement. Drive supplier quality issue resolution, including containment, root cause, and corrective actions (RCCA) using structured methodologies (8D, PSDMP, FMEA, 5 Whys).

OverviewThe Supplier Quality / Materials Engineer serves as the technical liaison between Lam product groups, manufacturing, supply chain, and ceramic suppliers. This role supports supplier development and performance from New Product Introduction (NPI) through High Volume Manufacturing (HVM), driving quality, process capability, and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Act as the primary technical interface between internal teams and ceramic suppliers across NPI to HVM</li><li>Lead supplier development, qualification, and readiness activities, including Process of Record (POR), process capability, and change control compliance</li><li>Drive supplier quality issue resolution, including containment, root cause, and corrective actions (RCCA) using structured methodologies (8D, PSDMP, FMEA, 5 Whys)</li><li>Plan and execute supplier audits covering manufacturing processes and Quality Management Systems (QMS)</li><li>Apply statistical and quality engineering tools (SPC, DOE, MSA, Lean/Six Sigma) to monitor and improve supplier performance</li><li>Identify risks and communicate technical findings and recommendations to cross-functional and executive stakeholders</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Master’s degree in Ceramics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or related field</li><li>3+ years of experience in supplier engineering, manufacturing, process engineering, or quality engineering</li><li>Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills</li><li>Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams</li><li>Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (15–25%)</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>PhD in Ceramics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field</li><li>Experience with ceramic materials and manufacturing processes (forming, sintering, machining, grinding, polishing, surface treatment)</li><li>Experience with material characterization techniques (SEM/EDS, XRD)</li><li>Proficiency with statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab</li><li>Japanese language skills are a plus</li></ul>

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Supplier Quality / Materials Engineer (Ceramics)

Analysis Skills

Change Control

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Corrective Action

Cross-Functional

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Grinding

Japanese Language

Lean Six Sigma

Machining

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Audit

Manufacturing Process Engineering

Manufacturing Process Management (MPM)

Manufacturing/Industrial Processes

Material Science

Materials Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Minitab

Performance Management

Polishing

Problem Solving Skills

Process Capability

Product/Service Launch

Project/Program Management

Quality Engineering

Quality Management

Risk Analysis

Search Engine Marketing (SEM)

Supply Chain

United States Department of Energy (DOE)

Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

Vendor/Supplier Planning

Willing to Travel

X-Ray Diffraction

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