Lean Six Sigma Black Belt / Manufacturing Excellence Specialist (all genders)

12/14/2025

Lead and implement Lean Six Sigma projects to enhance efficiency and optimize production processes. Collaborate with various teams to document and report improvement measures and project results.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:LRCX) At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible. Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration. The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. We recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities. Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible. Ready to help define the future of technology? Join us: www.lamresearch.com/careers

About the Role

The group you’ll be a part of

Manufacturing Excellence Teams at the Villach site focus on the continuous improvement of production processes and the implementation of global Lean Six Sigma standards. Our team collaborates closely with Industrial Engineering, Quality, and Operations to drive efficiency, process optimization, and sustainable improvements. Together, we develop innovative solutions, foster a culture of excellence, and advance digital transformation in manufacturing.

What you’ll do

Lead and implement Lean 6 Sigma projects to increase efficiency (labor time, cycle time, bottleneck analysis).
Benchmarking and best practice sharing with other sites.
Enhancing and maintaining improvement platforms and delivering project presentations.
Train and coach employees (Yellow/Green Belt), conduct training sessions.
Support and advise supervisors and managers in the CIP process.
Coordinate with indirect teams (IE, Quality, ME/TE).
Document and report improvement measures and project results.

Who we’re looking for

Certification as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent qualification.
Experience in leading improvement projects and coaching.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Agility and ownership in managing changing priorities.
Ability to collaborate and coordinate across disciplines.
Excellent English skills
ERP (SAP), MES knowledge
IT affinity (MS Office, data analysis)

Preferred qualifications

Knowledge in value stream mapping and process documentation.
Experience with automation technologies and digital tools (e.g., process mining, MES, ERP systems like SAP).
Knowledge in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) for setup time optimization.
Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, PowerBI, Tableau) for data analysis and reporting.
Familiarity with FMEA, PPAP, APQP, 8D methods for quality management.

What We're Offering

This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry in occupation group E. A higher payment is negotiable depending on expertise and skills. Please follow the link below in the Employment in Austria section for further information.

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Key Skills

Lean Six SigmaManufacturing ExcellenceProcess OptimizationProject ManagementCoachingCommunicationPresentation SkillsAgilityCollaborationERPSAPMESData AnalysisStatistical AnalysisFMEATPMSMED