Entegris · 4 hours ago
Lead Production Engineer
Bedford, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expEntegris is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Production Engineer to join their team in Bedford, MA. This role involves serving as the technical leader for key manufacturing processes, driving process stability, product quality, and continuous improvement while mentoring junior engineers and leading major initiatives.
Advanced MaterialsChemicalData StorageManufacturingSemiconductor
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own end to end process performance for assigned manufacturing areas, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and yield targets are consistently achieved
Serve as the primary technical authority for process troubleshooting, capability analysis, and long-term performance improvement
Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical coaching to Production Engineers and cross-functional partners
Lead root-cause investigations for complex manufacturing excursions and customer-facing quality events; drive systematic and sustainable corrective actions
Oversee development and maintenance of FMEAs, Control Plans, SPC/SQC systems, and risk-based controls
Represent the manufacturing engineering function during ISO audits, customer audits, and management reviews
Lead high-impact CI initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies to reduce variation, increase throughput, and improve cost efficiency
Identify opportunities to enhance process robustness and implement next-generation manufacturing solutions
Lead the development and execution of Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize parameters and scale new products and processes
Lead major equipment installations, upgrades, and qualifications to support capacity expansion and new product introduction
Own change control activities for process, equipment, and materials changes; ensure appropriate risk assessments and validation
Evaluate and introduce advanced metrology, automation, and inline monitoring tools
Partner with Customer Quality Engineering on complaints, escalations, and customer-driven improvement requests
Support Material Quality Engineering with raw material qualification and vendor-related NCRs
Guide Operations teams with training content, standard work, and performance monitoring tools
Communicate technical findings and improvement roadmaps clearly to leadership and cross-functional teams
Develop and maintain key process indicators, statistical models, and data dashboards to ensure real-time visibility of process health
Drive adoption of fact-based decision making at all levels of the organization
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Chemical Engineering or related engineering field, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence, guide, and mentor engineers and operations personnel
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including statistical analysis and structured troubleshooting methods
Excellent documentation and technical writing skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to executives, peers, and customers
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities
Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams
Preferred
10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in the semiconductor or precision materials industry
Proven experience leading complex investigations, implementing process control systems, and improving stability and capability
Expertise with Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, and other structured problem-solving tools
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and mentoring engineering talent
Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and cleanroom requirements
A continuous improvement mindset and strong ownership of results
Benefits
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
Company
Entegris
Entegris is a leading supplier of advanced materials & process solutions for the semiconductor, life sciences and other high-tech industries
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$75MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Commerce
2024-06-26Grant· $75M
2000-07-09IPO
Leadership Team
David Reeder
Chief Executive Officer
Linda LaGorga
Chief Financial Officer
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