Sr. Mgr, Quality Programs - US-OR-Tualatin (1034), United States
Originally posted 5 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role is responsible for leading and expanding key critical Quality Programs, including the 8D program, to ensure the successful resolution of nonconformances in products and services.
What you'll do
- Optimize the design, deployment, execution, and measurement of Lam’s Key Quality Programs.
- Ensure successful resolution of nonconformances to positively impact Lam’s customers.
- Proactively use nonconformance data analysis to improve manufacturing practices and supplier part quality and decrease Cost of Poor Quality.
- Influence and enhance Lam's Quality culture by advocating for strong problem-solving skills across the organization.
- Perform assessments and audits of in-flight 8D records and improve outcomes via coaching or mentoring record owners toward successful resolution, including recurrence prevention across global sites.
- Perform data analysis to understand root causes of cycle time completion delays and below-target audit scores; collaborate with stakeholders for developing solutions.
What you'll need
- 15 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, 12 years of experience with a master’s degree or 8 years of experience with a Ph.D.
- BA/BS degree in a STEM field and/or Quality Management.
- Experience as a Project/Program Manager with escalating responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability in advanced structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, PDCA), Lean Six Sigma, and other established quality tools.
- Experience in successfully leading others in structured problem-solving methodologies and the use of quality tools to solve complex problems.
- Knowledge and application of change management methodologies across a global organization.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of and experience working with semiconductor device properties, product development, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience in Quality Management, Product Development/Engineering, Manufacturing, or Customer Service.
- ISO 9001:2015 auditing and/or participation.
- Ability to demonstrate forward-thinking through the integration of data analytics and AI applications.
Skills: Quality Programs, 8D program, nonconformances, problem-solving methodologies, manufacturing practices
This role has been open 0 days — well below the 57-day median for Reliability Engineering roles.
Reliability Engineering · Reliability Engineering
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Open roles in category
426
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Median days open
57 d
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Median salary
$159k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Lam Research | All employers we track in this specialty (426 roles · 69 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 10 | 426 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 782 | 9631 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 85 d | 57 d (+28 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $159k |
Skills observed across this category: Quality Programs, 8D program, nonconformances, problem-solving methodologies, manufacturing practices
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 71 open roles · median 152 d
- Infineon Technologies · 32 open roles · median 45 d
- Analog Devices · 21 open roles · median 52 d
- onsemi · 21 open roles · median 67 d
- Applied Materials · 18 open roles · median 66 d
- Renesas Electronics · 18 open roles · median 61 d
How we counted: 426 open Reliability Engineering (Reliability Engineering) roles from 69 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 6 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 — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.