Materials Quality Engineering Team Lead

Job Title:

Materials Quality Engineering Team Lead

Job 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:

The Entegris site in Aurora, IL is seeking a Materials Quality Engineering Team Leader to join our team. The new Materials Quality Engineering Team lead will report up through the Divisional Senior Materials Quality Manager, and be responsible for developing and leading our Chemicals category team in the proactive management and delivery of consistent raw materials to our manufacturing teams. They will also drive continuous quality improvements in the raw material supply chain.

The new hire in this role can look forward to being a subject matter expert for their given material category and thus work closely with their team to develop new skills and process knowledge. They will support their team's development and execution on raw material related issues both at the supplier level and also with end-user and internal customers.

What You'll Do:

• Own supplier interactions and management for raw materials in given category; be the primary technical resource/lead for supplier corrective actions, audits and scorecards.

• Support and develop the team on raw material supplier interaction and management

• Drive on-time root cause analysis and corrective action for deficiencies for their own suppliers while also leading and developing team in the same area.

• Provide leadership during problem resolution events and management of change opportunities

• Be a technical expert for a given raw material category and be able to mentor team members on those skills

• Build effective working relationships with key individuals at all suppliers and with internal stakeholders to influence quality, variation reduction and cost improvement projects

• Develop and execute continuous improvement plans on key raw material supply chains including, when appropriate, six sigma projects

• Be responsible for meeting established goals and metrics set by the Divisional Materials Quality Manager with a major focus on quality and productivity with all suppliers

• Support customer facing team for customer audits and questionnaires and R&D for New Product Development inquiries on raw materials

• Champion and support all corporate EH&S and Quality initiatives.

What We Seek:

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering.

• 5 years' minimum work experience in Chemical or Materials Production Environment, with previous experience as a team leader or supervisor.

• Solid operations or R&D background in chemical or materials manufacturing environment with core competency in any or all of the following: Research and Development, Supply Chain management, Manufacturing, Quality, and/or Production management.

• Knowledge of Six-Sigma required.

• Ability to identify and understand the relevant business drivers and translate them in actionable operational activities.

• Ability to discover training needs and provide coaching, listen to team members' feedback and resolve issues and conflicts, encourage creativity and create an inspiring team environment with open communication.

• Skill in applying statistics to seize opportunities, including SPC/SQC, Six Sigma, Measurement System Analysis, Analytical Methods and Metrology

• Capability to build relationships, lead and motivate teams and drive activity through a balance of influence and inspiration

• Experience with implementing Quality Management Systems to support business growth

• Skill in concise and clear verbal and written communications and experience with front line supplier and customer interactions

• Knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes and, supplier and customer interactions

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:

• Masters' degree or PHD in relevant field; an MBA

• Six-Sigma Green Belt and Quality Management Systems training

• Experience with semiconductor industry

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.

• 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 Excellence.

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.

Entegris strongly encourages all its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.