Lead Engineer, Materials Quality Engineering- Business Operations

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 dynamicLead Engineer Materials Quality Engineering- Business Operations with a strong commitment to excellence and the drive to help build a worldclass raw material supply chain for the industrys most advancedCMP Polishing Pads. This position supports theMaterials Solutions Divisionand plays a critical role in elevating raw material quality fornextgenerationN2 and beyond CMP applications.

In this role the engineer will use statistical and analytical techniques to prevent and resolverawmaterialdrivennonconformances while partneringcrossfunctionallywith Product Management Production Engineering and Customer Quality to develop OCAPs technical reports 8D analyses andcustomerfacingpresentations. The position will also serve as a representative of theMaterials Quality Organizationduring customer investigations as needed and collaborate closely with teams inthe United Statesand 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 consistenthighperformanceCMP pads to our customers.

What youll do:

• Develops andmaintainsStatistical Process Control (SPC)for criticalrawmaterialparametersincluding control limit calculations SPC rules trigger mechanisms and reaction guides.

• Applies statistical and analytical techniquesto evaluate raw materials prior to production use reducing customer OCAPs and preventing customerlinestoppages.

• Leads 8Dproblemsolvingteamsto conduct failure analysisrootcauseinvestigation and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) forrawmaterialrelateddefects; ensures corrective action closure within defined timelines.

• Generates analyzes andreportsrawmaterialquality performancethrough Pareto analysis SPC andprocesscapabilitystudies across assignedproductlineareas.

• Responds to customer inquiries and excursionsby conducting detailedrawmaterialdata analysisidentifyinglinkages to customer performance issues preparing OCAPs and drivingtimelycorrective actions.

• Develops and reports statistical datarelated toqualitysystemperformance ensuring alignment with customer expectations and internal qualityobjectives.

• Supports andmaintainstherawmaterialfailureanalysisprocess ensuring consistent feedback loops communication and CAPA implementation in alignment with customer requirements.

• Partners with the Global Materials Quality Engineering team and suppliersto facilitaterootcauseinvestigations driveprocessimprovementobjectives andcoleaddirect supplier communication during critical customer events.

• Leads andparticipatesinmaterialdispositiondecisions coordinating hold/release activities and ensuring no escapes occur duringqualityissuereview.

• Collaborates with Production Engineering and R&Dto evaluate nonconforming raw materials and ensureappropriateriskbaseddisposition.

Technical Requirements:

• Technical knowledge ofpolymeric materials adhesives and polyurethane foams.

• Strong ability toanalyze synthesize and summarize complex data setsto drive cleardecisionmakingand action.

• Experience working in achemical or industrial manufacturing environment.

• Proficiencywith statistical software such asMinitab JMP or SAS.

• Demonstrated ability to applysound technical judgment and autonomousdecisionmakingin afastpacedenvironment.

Business Requirements:

• Stronginfluencing and negotiationskills.

• Ability to develop and foster strongcrossfunctionalsupplierfacing andcustomerfacingbusiness relationships.

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills witha strongsenseof urgencyin meeting internal and external customer needs.

• Strong written and verbalcommunication 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; advanced degree preferred.Six SigmaBlackBeltcertification preferred.

• Experience:7years ofexperience ininorganic or organic chemical manufacturing semiconductorfabor a closely related field.

• Experience in thesemiconductor microelectronics orhightechindustry.

• Prior experience working directly withsuppliers or customerson quality technical investigations or issue resolution is strongly preferred.

• Full professionalproficiencyinEnglish;additionalproficiency inChineseis a plus.

• Project managementexperiencea plus.

• Ability to travel up to5% including international travel as needed.

What we offer:

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

• Compensation: 114000.00 - 142500.00 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.