Dir, Manufacturing Engineering

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.

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 a strong, capable, data driven engineering culture aligned with Lam’s global manufacturing strategy
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).
• Lambda Six Sigma certification preferred, with demonstrated competence in structured, data driven problem solving.