What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dir, Manufacturing Engineering position at Lam Research?
The group you’ll be a part of
The Tualatin Pilot Engineering team is part of Global Operations, partnering with the design teams in Deposition Product Group and the operations teams in the Global Factory Network to execute high quality new product transitions. This organization drives high quality productivity, and innovative performance across Lam’s Tualatin manufacturing operations within a culture centered on safety and continuous improvement.
The impact you’ll make
As the Director of Manufacturing Engineering for the Tualatin Pilot Manufacturing team, you will lead the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) organization responsible for developing the Assembly and Test methods for transition to the Global Factory Network. You will be a champion of manufacturability in the Product Development & Release process, influencing product design decisions from concept through high-volume manufacturing transition.
In this role, you will lead the execution of Pilot engineering deliverables under the Product Development & Release process, continuously assessing methods to accelerate product transitions in support of our Shift Left objectives. You will scale the use of digital manufacturing technologies within your teams, delivering advanced assembly and test instructions early in the product lifecycle. Your leadership will bridge the evolving safety, cost, and cycle time needs of the Global Factory Network with the product design process. This role reports to the Senior Director of Tualatin Pilot Manufacturing.
What You’ll Do
Lead the transformation of the Tualatin Manufacturing Engineering team’s methods and mission in support of Shift Left objectives, including the implementation of emerging Digital Manufacturing and AI tools.
Lead a Team Of Engineering Managers And Engineers Who
Build relationships with peer executives in the product group and factory network.
Demonstrate effective influence on stakeholder decision making processes.
Who We’re Looking For
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Our Perks And Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
The Tualatin Pilot Engineering team is part of Global Operations, partnering with the design teams in Deposition Product Group and the operations teams in the Global Factory Network to execute high quality new product transitions. This organization drives high quality productivity, and innovative performance across Lam’s Tualatin manufacturing operations within a culture centered on safety and continuous improvement.
The impact you’ll make
As the Director of Manufacturing Engineering for the Tualatin Pilot Manufacturing team, you will lead the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) organization responsible for developing the Assembly and Test methods for transition to the Global Factory Network. You will be a champion of manufacturability in the Product Development & Release process, influencing product design decisions from concept through high-volume manufacturing transition.
In this role, you will lead the execution of Pilot engineering deliverables under the Product Development & Release process, continuously assessing methods to accelerate product transitions in support of our Shift Left objectives. You will scale the use of digital manufacturing technologies within your teams, delivering advanced assembly and test instructions early in the product lifecycle. Your leadership will bridge the evolving safety, cost, and cycle time needs of the Global Factory Network with the product design process. This role reports to the Senior Director of Tualatin Pilot Manufacturing.
What You’ll Do
Lead the transformation of the Tualatin Manufacturing Engineering team’s methods and mission in support of Shift Left objectives, including the implementation of emerging Digital Manufacturing and AI tools.
Lead a Team Of Engineering Managers And Engineers Who
- Develop manufacturing and test instructions based on design engineering inputs
- Provide assembly and test engineering support to the Pilot Manufacturing team
- Assess new products for manufacturability by creating scorecards and actively participating in design reviews
- Diagnose and drive corrective action of issues identified in virtual and physical build by collaborating with design and quality engineering
Build relationships with peer executives in the product group and factory network.
Demonstrate effective influence on stakeholder decision making processes.
Who We’re Looking For
- 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 teams, especially during 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.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a 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.
- 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.
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Our Perks And Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.