Senior Engineer, Materials Quality Engineering

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Senior Engineer, Materials Quality Engineering

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Senior Engineer, Materials Quality Engineering  

We are seeking a dynamic   Senior Engineer   to join our   Materials Quality Engineering (Supplier Quality)   team supporting our regional supplier base and US manufacturing operations. In this role, the engineer will be responsible for assessing and managing   quality performance,   supplier risk,   and   capability for   Resins   used in semiconductor manufacturing,   including   various thermoplastic and thermoset materials such as PE, PP,   fluoropolymers,   and other high-performance polymers.    

This position supports the   Advance d   Puri ty Solutions   Division   and the manufacturing plant s   in   Colorado   while also working closely with global teammates. The ideal candidate will work with autonomy and sound engineering judgment to lead supplier development, drive continuous improvement, and maintain robust quality systems for critical   resin   suppliers. The role requires strong collaboration with Commodity Management, Operations, R&D, and Customer Quality teams to ensure continuity of supply and rapid resolution of internal and customer issues related to   resin   quality, variability, and contamination control.  

In this role you will:  

• Lead supplier quality activities for   commodity, engineering, and specialty polymers such as PE, PP, fluoropolymers, and other high-performance resin systems.  

• Drive supplier performance improvement, including corrective actions, audits, process capability reviews, and   polymeri zation   process/formulation assessments ( raw material handling, polymerization, compounding, mixing, extrusion, packaging, and contamination control processes ).  

• Support   resin   qualifications, change management (MOC), and risk assessments for formulation changes, raw material changes, and supplier process changes.  

• Analyze   resin   quality issues (impurities, particles, metals/ions, organics, stability, and performance) and lead robust root cause investigations (8D, 5-Why, fishbone, etc.).  

Technical &   Resin   Engineering Responsibilities:  

• Understand supplier   resin   manufacturing processes ( raw material handling, polymerization, compounding, mixing, extrusion, packaging, and contamination control processes ) and how variability impacts downstream customer performance.  

• Develop and maintain   resin   specifications, critical-to-quality requirements, certificates of analysis (COA) expectations, analytical test methods, and quality documentation.  

• Collaborate with   resin   suppliers on process improvements, capability studies, control plans, sampling strategies, and advanced quality planning activities.  

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce batch-to-batch variation, improve yield, enhance reliability, and strengthen   resin   product performance.  

• Understand continuous improvement methodologies, structured problem ‑ solving techniques, SPC, and FMEA and apply them independently in role.  

• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and summarize complex data sets to drive clear decision making and action.  

Cross-Functional Leadership:  

• Partner with Business Units, Procurement, R&D, and Operations to ensure continuity of supply for critical raw materials and formulated products.  

• Monitor key supplier metrics and provide visibility and escalation to cross-functional teams when needed.  

• Participate in Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and risk mitigation strategies for critical   resin   suppliers and high-impact chemistries.  

• Train suppliers on key requirements and expectations, including Change Control and quality system standards.  

Qualifications / Traits:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering,   Polymer Science,   or related discipline.  

• Advanced degree optional; Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt strongly preferred.  

• Experience with supplier quality engineering for   plastic/polymer   raw materials and formulated products ( PE, PP, fluoropolymers, and other high-performance resin systems ) strongly preferred.  

• 5–7 years’ experience in   plastic/polymer   manufacturing, semiconductor chemicals, specialty   engineering plastic ,   chemical   manufacturing, or other high-tech manufacturing industries.  

• Working knowledge of   resin   quality systems and controls, including impurity/contamination control, analytical method capability, SPC systems, PFMEA, and control plan development.  

• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (Minitab, JMP, SAS, Camline).  

• Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.  

• Ability to work independently, lead projects, and collaborate with cross ‑ functional teams.  

• Ability to travel up to   2 0% domestically or internationally.   Travel   to   local manufacturing plant   required.  

What We Offer:   At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization   and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values. 

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: $91k-125k range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role

• 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 

• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellenc

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