Quality Engineer

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: 

Our facility in Aurora, IL is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain technical quality assurance and control systems for CMP Pads. This individual defines and specifies the implementation of standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating products to established standards and customer specifications. The Quality Engineer supports the new product development process and provides quality leadership, training, and technical product knowledge to employees throughout the Entegris organization. 

What You’ll Do: 

Product and Process Support 

• Leads 8D Problem Solving Teams related to customer complaints, including the failure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective and preventative action activities for manufacturing defect resolution 

• Communicate with customer-facing team on quality complaints, inquiries, and general product information 

• Support and develop content for internal and external (customer) audits of the production plant 

• Participates as a team member on New Product Development transfers to HVM production  

• Authors, and analyzes the results of, validation and qualification protocols for products, processes, and equipment, including ownership of necessary Management of Change documentation and approval 

• Generates, analyzes, and reports on the levels of product quality within the assigned manufacturing areas, including Pareto, Statistical Process Control, and Process Capability Studies 

• Facilitates internal trend reviews and maintains the tools to support internal control limit reviews 

• Participates in continuous improvement (6 Sigma, CI, etc.) within assigned manufacturing areas 

• Participates in material disposition decisions as a subject matter expert for the product, and facilitates the quality systems related to non-conforming materials at the plant 

• Leads MSA schedule and activities and the development and implementation of improvements to meet measurement system performance specifications 

• Partners with quality lab personnel to ensure robust quality systems are maintained for raw material upload, certificate of analysis generation 

Technical Expertise: 

• Lab experience, including knowledge of quality test methods and equipment related to CMP Pads, is desirable 

• Recommends and implements quality procedural and quality process improvements 

• Working knowledge of statistical analysis software and measurement system analysis, JMP or Minitab preferred 

Documentation and Audits: 

• Authors and/or reviews Standard Operating Processes, work instructions, product specifications, and other documents related to product quality for accuracy 

• Follows and ensures compliance to corporate and site procedures as it relates to quality systems 

• Develops and maintains audit functions (process-level) ensuring quality systems and products are consistent with internal documentation, standards, and customer requirements 

What We Seek: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field 

• Minimum 6 years progressive quality engineering experience 

• Expert knowledge and experience with implementing Statistical Process Controls, FMEA, process audits and other proactive quality management practices; Six Sigma experience is preferred 

• Strong project management and leadership skills with an ability to collaborate with cross functional departments such as Customer Quality, Product Development, Product Management, and Production Engineering 

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, ERP systems skills (SAP strongly desired) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (SampleManager strongly desired) 

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