Supplier Quality Engineer
Lam Research · Tualatin, OR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Lam Research (industrial) in Tualatin, OR. You will serve as the primary technical owner for supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and product conformance.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, FMEA, Control plans, GD&T, DOE
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Oregon: typical posted base $121k–$220k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 17 quality engineer openings in Oregon, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Oregon plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 16 other live quality postings in Oregon.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $121k–$220k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 82%
- ✓ FMEA 53%
- ✓ Supplier quality 53%
- ✓ Control plans 41%
- Six Sigma 35%
- ✓ SPC 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Lam Research in Tualatin
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Full description from Lam ResearchAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
for quality, delivery, reliability, and cost. You will work closely with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to resolve complex metallurgical, manufacturing, and process-related challenges while supporting new product introductions, supplier transfers, capacity expansion, and long-term technology roadmaps.
What you'll do
- ◆Serve as technical lead and owner for the Anode Commodity within SET
- ◆Evaluate and mitigate metallurgical and manufacturing issues
- ◆Collaborate with Product Groups to develop material specs.
- ◆Lead process audits and supplier qualifications.
- ◆Drive resolution of supplier quality escalations
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Prior experience within metals processing industries.
- ✓Experience supporting semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, energy, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
- ✓Experience conducting supplier audits and process capability assessments.
- ✓Experience with GD&T, SPC, DOE, FMEA, Control Plans, 8D, RCCA, and statistical analysis techniques.
Our commitment
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 offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
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.
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The group you’ll be a part of
The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.
The impact you’ll make
As a Supplier Quality Engineer (Product Engineer) supporting the Anode commodity, you will serve as the primary technical owner for supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and product conformance. You will drive supplier qualification, process capability, risk reduction, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure suppliers consistently meet Lam's
Who we’re looking for
- •Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a closely related discipline; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
- •Experience in manufacturing, supplier engineering, quality engineering, materials engineering,
- •Strong understanding of metals processing and manufacturing technologies.
- •Familiarity with technical drawings and material specifications.