Quality Program Manager - US-CA-Fremont (1003), United States
$125,000 - $270,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 11 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role operates within the Deposition Product Group (DPG) to execute strategic quality initiatives and improve business operations through quality program management. You will lead cross-functional quality programs, drive 8D cycle-time reduction, and improve supplier failure analysis effectiveness across etch and deposition product environments.
What you'll do
- Lead and sustain DPG quality strategic initiatives, owning execution cadence, milestones, risk management, and measurable outcomes. - Partner with DPG Quality stakeholders and analytics teams to track key KPIs, manage deliverables, identify trends and gaps, and deliver executive-level reporting. - Drive alignment across Quality, Engineering, SET, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to enhance end-to-end quality performance. - Facilitate and lead cross-functional teams to resolve systemic quality issues and transition from reactive issue management to proactive risk prevention. - Collaborate with Install & Warranty and Inventory program managers to analyze data trends and patterns, improving key performance indicators. - Expand Cost of Quality analysis by correlating I&W data, ECOGS, and quality events to identify causal relationships and hidden network costs.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or Program Management; Master’s degree with 8+ years; PhD with 3+ years; or equivalent practical experience. - Semiconductor industry experience. - Deep working knowledge of 8D/RCCA methodologies, failure analysis, supplier quality processes, and KPI-driven performance management. - Extensive knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, statistical analysis, and quality systems. - Working knowledge of Power BI, including dashboard utilization and development. - Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple concurrent initiatives.
Nice to have
- Experience in semiconductor fabrication, semiconductor equipment operations, or closely related industries. - Hands-on experience with structured problem-solving frameworks including PDCA, DMAIC, and 8D. - Knowledge of Power BI dashboard creation and data analytics capabilities.
Skills: quality program management, 8D/RCCA methodologies, supplier failure analysis, semiconductor industry, Lean Six Sigma, KPIs
This role has been open 42 days — well below the 52-day median for Technical Program Management roles.
Technical Program Management · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
369
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Median days open
52 d
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Median salary
$152k
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| Metric | Lam Research | All employers we track in this specialty (369 roles · 43 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 74 | 369 |
| Median days open | 37 d | 52 d (−15 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $152k |
Skills observed across this category: quality program management, 8D/RCCA methodologies, supplier failure analysis, semiconductor industry, Lean Six Sigma, KPIs
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 93 open roles · median 45 d
- Lam Research (this employer) · 74 open roles · median 37 d
- Micron Technology · 39 open roles · median 133 d
- ASML · 20 open roles · median 64 d
- Teradyne · 18 open roles · median 36 d
- KLA Corporation · 13 open roles · median 99 d
How we counted: 369 open Technical Program Management (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 43 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 24 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there. Figures refresh nightly.