This role at KLA involves advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work in the area of supplier quality and audits. The Global Operations team focuses on improving manufacturing quality and tool performance while ensuring compliance with ISO9001 standards. The position requires collaboration across various functions to drive timely implementation of improvement opportunities. Candidates will engage in structured problem-solving and data analytics to enhance overall operational efficiency.

• Doctorate degree with no related work experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in engineering or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and self-management skills.
• Proven experience in corrective action methodologies and data analytics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and customer-facing reporting.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

• Lead 8D investigations and ensure robust corrective actions using structured problem-solving tools.
• Manage supplier non-conformance resolution and prepare QBR scorecards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve manufacturing quality, spares, and tool performance.
• Facilitate regular quality reviews and drive timely implementation of improvement opportunities.
• Ensure consistent execution of nonconformance processes and support FAI, SDQ, DOA, RMA, and OOBQ metrics.

• Employees at KLA are often offered competitive pay with bonuses, a 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase program, and financial perks like student-debt assistance, planning support, and group insurance discounts. Health and lifestyle benefits typically include medical/dental/vision, life and other voluntary coverages, paid time off and holidays, family leave, backup care, wellness rewards, gym discounts, and community-volunteering opportunities. Employees also get strong growth support through tuition reimbursement, KLA’s corporate learning center, education awards, and engineering certification programs.