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Job Title

Lead Engineer, Materials Quality Engineering- Business Operations

Job Description

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission.

The role

We are seeking a dynamic

Lead Engineer, Materials Quality Engineering- Business Operations

with a strong commitment to excellence and the drive to help build a world

class raw material supply chain for the industry's most advanced

CMP Polishing Pads

. This position supports the

Materials Solutions Division

and plays a critical role in elevating raw material quality for

next

generation

N2 and beyond CMP applications.

In this role, the engineer will use statistical and analytical techniques to prevent and resolve

raw

material

driven

non

conformances, while partnering

cross

functionally

with Product Management, Production Engineering, and Customer Quality to develop OCAPs, technical reports, 8D analyses, and

customer

facing

presentations. The position will also serve as a representative of the

Materials Quality Organization

during customer investigations as needed and collaborate closely with teams in

the United States

and Taiwan.

The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that requires strong independent judgment, technical depth, and the ability to build constructive relationships across global teams. This role is critical to achieving Global Materials Quality Engineering and Entegris corporate goals by ensuring supply chain continuity and delivering consistent,

high

performance

CMP pads to our customers.

What you'll do: Develops and

maintains

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

for critical

raw

material

parameters,

including

, control limit calculations, SPC rules, trigger mechanisms, and reaction guides.

Applies statistical and analytical techniques

to evaluate raw materials prior to production use, reducing customer OCAPs and preventing customer

line

stoppages

.

Leads 8D

problem

solving

teams

to conduct failure analysis,

root

cause

investigation, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for

raw

material

related

defects; ensures corrective action closure within defined timelines.

Generates, analyzes, and

reports

raw

material

quality performance

through Pareto analysis, SPC, and

process

capability

studies across assigned

product

line

areas.

Responds to customer inquiries and excursions

by conducting detailed

raw

material

data analysis,

identifying

linkages to customer performance issues, preparing OCAPs, and driving

timely

corrective actions.

Develops and reports statistical data

related to

quality

system

performance, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and internal quality

objectives

.

Supports and

maintains

the

raw

material

failure

analysis

process

, ensuring consistent feedback loops, communication, and CAPA implementation in alignment with customer requirements.

Partners with the Global Materials Quality Engineering team and suppliers

to facilitate

root

cause

investigations, drive

process

improvement

objectives, and

co

lead

direct supplier communication during critical customer events.

Leads and

participates

in

material

disposition

decisions

, coordinating hold/release activities and ensuring no escapes occur during

quality

issue

review.

Collaborates with Production, Engineering, and R&D

to evaluate nonconforming raw materials and ensure

appropriate

,

risk

based

disposition.

Technical Requirements

: Solid understanding of

chemical manufacturing processes

, continuous improvement methodologies, structured

problem

solving

techniques,

SPC

, and

FMEA

. Technical knowledge of

polymeric materials, adhesives, and polyurethane foams

.

Strong ability to

analyze, synthesize, and summarize complex data sets

to drive clear

decision

making

and action.

Experience working in a

chemical or industrial manufacturing environment

.

Proficiency

with statistical software such as

Minitab, JMP, or SAS

.

Demonstrated ability to apply

sound technical judgment and autonomous

decision

making

in a

fast

paced

environment.

Business Requirements

Strong

influencing and negotiation

skills.

Ability to develop and foster strong

cross

functional

,

supplier

facing

, and

customer

facing

business relationships.

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with

a strong

sense

of urgency

in meeting internal and external customer needs.

Strong written and verbal

communication and reporting skills

, including the ability to translate complex technical analyses into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.

What we seek Education

B.S. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science

required

; advanced degree preferred.

Six Sigma

Black

Belt

certification preferred.

Experience

7+

years of

experience in

inorganic or organic chemical manufacturing

, semiconductor

fab

or a closely related field.

Experience in the

semiconductor, microelectronics, or

high

tech

industry

required

.

Prior experience working directly with

suppliers or customers

on quality, technical investigations, or issue resolution is strongly preferred.

Full professional

proficiency

in

English

;

additional

proficiency in

Chinese

is a plus.

Project management

experience

a plus

.

Ability to travel up to

5%

, including international travel as needed.

What we offer

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

Compensation

114,000.00 - 142,500.00

per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role

Annual bonus eligibility

Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge

Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting

Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

Education assistance to support your learning journey

A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.