Lead Engineer, Materials Quality Program Management

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 areseekinga highly driven and strategicMaterials Quality Engineering Program Managerto lead criticalqualityprograms that strengthen and transform the raw material supply chain supporting the industrys most advancedCMP Polishing Pads. This role sits within theMaterials Solutions Divisionand plays a pivotal part in advancing raw material quality fornextgenerationN2 and beyond CMP applications. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation exceptional program leadership skills and the ability to connect the voice of the customer the voice of operations and the voice of the supplier into a unified quality strategy.

The Program Manager will leadhighimpactquality and customer programs aligning global Materials Quality Engineering priorities with supplier capability operational requirements and evolving customer expectations. This individual will accelerate quality improvement initiatives reduce variability strengthen supplier performance and enhance the overall customer experience through structureddatadrivenprogram management.Thispositionwillcollaborate closely with teams inthe United Statesand Taiwan.

What youll do:

Program Leadership & Strategic Execution

• Develop launch and managenew programsthat drive strategic quality initiatives for the global Materials Quality Engineering (MQE) organization.

• Facilitate regularcrossfunctionaldecisionmakingand ensure transparent communication of project risks progress and outcomes.

• Deliver completeaccurate andtimelyreporting of program and project status across their lifecycle.

• Collaborate closely with other MQE Program Managers within the Materials Solutions Division to ensure alignment and consistency of global initiatives.

Quality Program Improvement Embedding the Voice of the Customer

• Leadcrossfunctionalquality improvement programs by partnering with R&D Analytical Sourcing Operations Supplier Management andCustomerFacingteams to drivelongtermquality excellence.

• Identifyand close gaps between customer quality expectations internal manufacturing standards and supplier capabilities.

• Develop andmaintaina globalrawmaterialquality improvement framework focused on reducing variability and improvinglongtermsupplier capability.

• Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with critical raw materials by coordinating with global MQE teams and suppliers.

• Lead proactive programs targeting quality robustness defect prevention and systemic improvement rather than reactive issue response.

• Create andmaintainvisual dashboards (e.g. Power BI) tomonitorquality metrics supplier performance risk trends and project effectiveness.

Customer Experience & Audit Support

• Develop action plans aligned with customer expectations for raw materials especially in support of advanced CMP applications.

• Serve as the regional expert on quality systems and documentation to support supplier management system audits.

• Act as the primary liaison betweenCustomerFacingTeams and MQE for audits surveys and customer requests.

• Attend customer audits (virtual or onsite) to ensure a unified aligned voice across the organization.

• Coordinatecrossfunctionalresources to drivecustomerdrivenprogram activities and ensuretimelyresponse.

• Maintain documentation files and deliverables associated with audits and customer programs.

• Identifysystemic gaps propose solutions and lead corrective action implementation (CARs/OFIs) to closure following audits.

What we seek:

• B.S. in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering.

• Masters degree preferred; PhD or MBA is a plus.Six SigmaGreenBelt certification preferred.

• Formal training in Quality Management Systemsis stronglypreferred.

• Program Management certification or equivalent experience(PMP preferred).

• Strongproficiencywith Office 365 applications including Excel Power BI SharePoint Visio Project Word and PowerPoint.

• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (Six Sigma ISO standards SPC MSA).

Experience

• Minimum 7years of experience in chemical or materials manufacturing or a related process environment.

• Demonstrated experience managing complexcrossfunctionalprograms with internal and external stakeholders.

• Semiconductor or microelectronics industry experienceis stronglypreferred.

• Proven success leadingcustomerfacingorsupplierfacingprograms.

Key Competencies

• Business Acumen: Ability to interpret business drivers and convert them into actionable operational plans.

• Analytical Expertise: Strong command of statistical methods including SPC Six Sigma SQC MSA and metrology.

• Leadership: Ability to lead influence and motivatecrossfunctionalteams across multiple regions and time zones.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to customers and suppliers.

• Systems Thinking: Experience implementing Quality Management Systems to support business scaling and continuous improvement.

• Project Management: Skilled in leading programs through structured planning risk management and disciplined execution.

Travel

• Up to 5% including international travel as needed.