Senior Engineer, Materials Quality Engineering

Job Title :

Senior Engineer, Materials Quality Engineering

Job Description : The Role :

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer to join our Materials Quality Engineering team focusing on Supplier Quality. You will play a key role in building a world-class supplier quality organization by collaborating with our global supplier network. This position supports the Materials Solutions Division and is based in Hillsboro, OR, primarily serving the manufacturing operations at the Hillsboro plant. In this role, the candidate's primary responsibility will be to assess and manage supplier risk, quality performance, and improvement to ensure the continuity of both Entegris and our customer's supply chain. The raw material portfolio to be managed is critical for supporting wafer consumable products for the most demanding applications in the semiconductor industry. The candidate must be able to work with autonomy and independent judgement to achieve both Materials Quality Engineering and Entegris corporate goals plus lead continuous improvement and supplier change projects with our critical / strategic suppliers. The candidate will also work closely with Commodity Managers, Operations, R&D and Customer Quality for internal and customer issue resolution. Robust interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with both internal customers and our critical / strategic suppliers, is required to enable effective supplier management and improvement of supplier performance. This position will work closely with the global Materials Quality Engineering team to support the business.

What You Will Do :

Support new product development and the existing supplier base to lead onsite assessment and qualification of materials suppliers, identifying gaps / opportunities, driving gap closure and continuous improvement actions / projects.

Work with a Global team and support local and global issues if required.

Understand the supplier's processes and how the raw material has an impact on Entegris products and customers' application.

Be a subject matter and technical expert in raw material management and support Entegris corporate and division's goals.

Drive technical improvements and own technical reviews when required working closely with R&D

Drive advanced quality planning and process of record documentation with critical / strategic suppliers.

Own supplier process control system reviews (SPC trend reviews, metrology / SPC systems reviews).

Initiate, coordinate, drive and own supplier change notification through the Entegris internal change control system and supplier communication.

Proactively assess supplier risk and plan for appropriate risk mitigation

Train suppliers on key supplier expectations and requirements such as Change Control.

Anticipate potential supplier quality management problems and opportunities; assess impacts and risks, proposes potential solutions.

Drive supplier corrective actions and preventative actions to meet Entegris issue resolution expectations.

Contribute to the development and improvement of the Entegris Supplier Quality Management System by identifying and proposing supplier quality management process and technical improvements to meet our industry and customer requirements.

What We Seek :

4 Year Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Engineering

MS and / or PhD preferred.

Six-Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred. Knowledge of statistical software like Minitab, JMP strongly preferred.

The candidate should demonstrate a deep technical understanding of chemical manufacturing with experience in organic and inorganic chemistries.

Direct experience with supplier quality management

ASQ Certification or equivalent preferred but not required.

Minimum 5-7 years' experience in chemical, manufacturing, automotive, semiconductor industry or related high-tech industry

Ability to travel domestically and internationally, total travel up to 10%

Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and have strong organizational skills.

Strong project management and leadership skills

Ability to collaborate with cross functional departments.

Ability to communicate fluently in English.

WHY WORK AT ENTEGRIS?

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization - not just when it's convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

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.

• 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.