Quality Engineer - San Luis Obispo, United States - Entegris

Description

Why work at Entegris?

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.

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences, and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it's convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

Entegris is a values-driven culture, and our employees rally around our core PACE values:

People

Accountability

Creativity

Excellence

The Role:

Our site in San Luis Obispo, CA. is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team. The position will be responsible for supporting and coordinating Quality Assurance activities for our Bulk Gas Purification systems. With the fast pace of innovations in semiconductors, you must be able to support the team's use of quality tools that will lead to process efficiency, predictability, improved capability, and increased internal and external customer satisfaction. Our ideal engineer can look forward to working with a talented multi-disciplined international team to manage multiple complex projects with the use of a wide range of quality tools. We expect that you will collaborate, share, and be ready to learn in a team that partners closely with its customers.

What You'll Do:

• Be a driving force in advancing the Entegris Way quality mindset in accordance with defined policies and procedures.
• Drives the implementation of standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating products to established standards and customer specifications.
• Generates Complete analyses and audits on processes in order to drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, change management, efficiency, and strategic customer initiatives.
• Be a data-driven, hands-on engineer that can also guide others in best practices that enhances our data-driven, risk-based thinking culture.
• Supports and maintains failure analysis process; Quality Notification (QN) Management. Drives Problem Solving Teams in the failure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective and preventative action activities for defect resolution.
• Advocates for the customer and takes ownership to understand customer expectations and make sure they are met; Ensures closure of robust corrective actions that reduce waste and improves production efficiency and quality within timing goals.
• Focuses on key business processes to influence customer satisfaction, waste elimination, growth, cost effectiveness and product / system quality.
• Using quality planning tools to support new product development process; Participates in "Release to Manufacturing" efforts; Analyzes the results of, validation and qualification (V&Q) protocols for products, processes, and equipment.
• Routinely works on complex quality projects where analysis requires in-depth evaluation of factors.
• Drives quality activities that span from raw materials through to the end customer. This includes validation and qualification of changes and new products or materials, customer complaint resolution, and continual improvements of our products and processes.
• Demonstrates willingness to complete miscellaneous tasks as assigned in support of the larger organization and production goals.
• Be ready to learn. Entegris is committed to continual learning. This position includes the opportunity to complete comprehensive statistical toolset training and offers a range of career development opportunities that allow for international leadership exposure and influence up to the executive level.

What We Seek:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a significant amount of that time successfully leading quality related initiatives.
• Knowledge and experience with implementing Six Sigma.
• Experience with Statistical Process Controls.
• Experience with FMEA.
• Process audits and other proactive quality management practices.
• Strong project management skills with an ability to collaborate with cross functional departments such as R&D, Product Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Strong Microsoft Office and ERP systems skills (SAP strongly desired).
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer desired.
• Thorough understanding of various statistical tools.
• Demonstrated application and a thorough understanding of risk-based thinking.
• Thorough understanding of root cause analysis tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to influence across the team, including with international members.
• Ability to lead problem solving teams that include driving to root cause & implementing change.
• Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Manufacturing certification or experience also desirable.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, writing and/or understanding English.

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.

• Salary in the $85k-100k/year range.
• 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.
• Eligibility to participate in stock purchase plan.
• 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.