Senior Engineer, Materials Quality Engineering

Job Title

Senior Engineer, Materials Quality Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Material s Quality Engineer

Entegris is seeking a Material s Quality Engineer for the Ultra High Purity gas purification systems business in San Louis Obispo, CA . Your primary responsibility will be to deliver consistent high quality raw materials to our manufacturing operations . You will assess and manage supplier risk, performance, and improvement . You will implement effective supplier corrective actions , assess proposed supply changes, and drive continuous quality improvements to ensure a robust raw material supply chain for Entegris and our end-use customers .

You must be able to work with significant autonomy and independent judgement as part of the global Materials Quality Engineering organization . You will have the interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with both our critical/strategic suppliers and internal customers as you collaborat e with Procurement, Operations, R&D , and Customer Qua lity.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve incoming fabricated metal and electronic part quality issues by driving supplier quality investigat ions . I mplement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence .
• A nalyse, synthesize, and summarize complex data sets to drive clear decision making and action with cross-functional groups .
• Lead projects to evaluate the technical risk of supplier notified changes (management of change) and execute implementation.
• Drive raw material supplier improvement using supplier assessment/audit s , scorecards, measurement systems analysis, control plan development, SPC, FMEA, continuous improvement projects, and six sigma projects .
• Develop and maintain part specifications, certificate of analysis acceptance criteria, analytical test methods, and quality documentation.
• Provide strategic technical solutions to close material performance gaps and improve supply chain value for Entegri s.
• Proactively assess and plan risk mitigation strategies (business continuity planning) with procurement.
• Contribute to success of new product development (NPD) by evaluating new materials ’ capability and working closely with the business unit .
• Use clear and concise verbal and written c ommunica tion with supplier contacts, internal stakeholders, and leadership.
• Establish and maintain relationships with technical external supplier contacts.
• Train suppliers on semiconductor industry qualit y expectations and key requirements.
• Build effective working relationships across the factory and company .
• Support Entegris ISO and customer maintenance audit activities.

Qualifications

• Education – BS Degree in Chemical, Mechanical , Electrical, or Materials Engineering.
• Experience - Minimum 3 years’ experience work experience in c hemical or m aterials p roduction environment with core competency in manufacturing, quality, and/or production management . Six sigma knowledge preferred . Experience within semiconductor industry a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically or internationally.
• Ab ility to lift up to 50 lbs .
• Communications - S kill in concise and clear verbal and written communications and experience with front line supplier and customer interactions . Ability to analyse, synthesize, and summarize complex data sets to drive clear decision making and action with cross-functional groups and leadership.

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-$125,000 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
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Education assistance to support your learning journey