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Job Title:Lead Engineer, Materials Quality Engineering- Business OperationsJob 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 Operationswith a strong commitment to excellence and the drive to help build a worldclass 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 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 the Materials Quality Organization during 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 consistent,highperformanceCMP pads to our customers.What you'll do:Develops andmaintainsStatistical Process Control (SPC) for criticalrawmaterialparameters,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 customerlinestoppages.Leads 8Dproblemsolvingteams to conduct failure analysis,rootcauseinvestigation, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) forrawmaterialrelateddefects; ensures corrective action closure within defined timelines.Generates, analyzes, andreportsrawmaterialquality performance through Pareto analysis, SPC, andprocesscapabilitystudies across assignedproductlineareas.Responds to customer inquiries and excursions by conducting detailedrawmaterialdata analysis,identifyinglinkages to customer performance issues, preparing OCAPs, and drivingtimelycorrective actions.Develops and reports statistical data related 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 suppliers to 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&D to evaluate nonconforming raw materials and ensureappropriate,riskbaseddisposition.Technical Requirements:Solid understanding of chemical manufacturing processes , continuous improvement methodologies, structuredproblemsolvingtechniques, SPC , and FMEA .Technical knowledge of polymeric materials, adhesives, and polyurethane foams .Strong ability to analyze, synthesize, and summarize complex data sets to drive cleardecisionmakingand action.Experience working in a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment .Proficiencywith statistical software such as Minitab, JMP, or SAS .Demonstrated ability to apply sound technical judgment and autonomousdecisionmaking in afastpacedenvironment.Business Requirements:Strong influencing and negotiation skills.Ability to develop and foster strong crossfunctional ,supplierfacing, andcustomerfacingbusiness relationships.Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills witha strong senseof 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 Sciencerequired; advanced degree preferred. Six SigmaBlackBelt certification preferred.Experience: 7+years ofexperience ininorganic or organic chemical manufacturing, semiconductorfabor a closely related field.Experience in the semiconductor, microelectronics, orhightech industryrequired.Prior experience working directly with suppliers or customers on quality, technical investigations, or issue resolution is strongly preferred.Full professionalproficiencyin English ;additionalproficiency in Chinese is a plus.Project management experiencea 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 roleAnnual bonus eligibilityProgressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to rechargeGenerous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vestingExcellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needsEducation assistance to support your learning journeyA values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and ExcellenceEntegris 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.