Senior Manager, NPI Materials

Lam Research's Sr. Manager, NPI (New Product Introduction) Materials manages a team of Technical Program Managers and Project Managers through all stages of product development from R&D to volume manufacturing transition, ensuring PDR (Product Development and Release) deliverables are completed with high quality and within programs timeline.

Responsibilities

Accountable for establishing a materials supply chain meeting performance, cost, quality, capacity, and on-time delivery requirements of Lam Research products;Act as point of contact for all escalations from Product group to Supply Chain, liaison between Engineering Product management and Supply Chain functional organization;Work in a cross-functional team environment within a matrix organization with internal customers, including high level executives;Select, develop, and retain an inclusive team with a strong bias for achievement, agility, confidence in managing risk in a dynamic environment, and systemic approach to problem solving;Influence product design by applying expertise in manufacturability, test, supply chain, and cost;Manage and lead team to close material shortages and enable new part introduction for Pilot builds;Work collaboratively with supply chain and engineering stakeholders, develop supplier selection process for piece parts or outsourced assemblies and identify supply chain risks supporting sourcing decisions;Responsible for resolving discrepancies between cost targets and quoted costs, creates and delivers presentations to program executives and CFT stakeholders;Fundamental understanding of should-cost or cost allocation and recognize opportunities to improve product design for cost/quality/delivery by early supplier involvement

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial);Eight (8) years of operations management experience in the semiconductor, automotive or heavy machinery with proven leadership of cross-functional teams on highly complex projects;Expertise in MS Excel, MS Power Point;Knowledge of manufacturing methods and commodities as related to cost structure;Supply chain knowledge, especially for critical commodities as related to sourcing decisions and cost strategies;Must be willing and able to work on-site flex schedule 3 days in Fremont office per week;Leadership skills, strategic thinking, attention to detail for everyday tactical execution, and excellent people and presentation skills