The Role: Senior Engineer, Materials Quality Engineering  

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Engineer, Materials Quality Engineering (Supplier Quality Engineering) to provide a leadership role to our Asia supplier base and global manufacturing operations with a commitment to excellence and the energy to help develop a world class materials quality organization.  

This position is based out of Kulim location. In this role you will report to a Global Manager based in Hsinchu, Taiwan and your primary responsibility will be to assess and manage supplier risk, performance, and improvement to ensure the continuity of the Entegris supply chain and our customer’s supply chain. You must be able to work with significant autonomy and independent judgement to achieve Materials Quality Engineering goals and Entegris corporate goals and lead continuous improvement projects with our critical/strategic suppliers.   

You will also work closely with Procurement, Operations, R&D and Customer Quality for internal and customer issue resolution. You will have the interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with both internal customers and our critical/strategic suppliers to enable more effective supplier management and improvement of supplier performance. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Support new product development and the existing supplier base to lead onsite assessment and qualification of materials suppliers, identifying gaps/opportunities, driving gap closure and continuous improvement actions/projects. 

• Work with a Global team and support local and global issues if required. 

• Understand the supplier’s processes and how the raw material has an impact on Entegris products and customers’ application. 

• Be a subject matter and technical expert in raw material management and support Entegris corporate and division’s goals. 

• Drive technical improvements and own technical reviews when required, working closely with R&D 

• Drive advanced quality planning and process of record documentation with critical/strategic suppliers. 

• Own supplier process control system reviews (SPC trend reviews, metrology/SPC systems reviews). 

• Initiate, coordinate, drive and own if required supplier change notification through the Entegris internal change control system and supplier communication. 

• Proactively assess supplier risk and plan for appropriate risk mitigation (business continuity planning) working closely with Procurement. 

• Train suppliers on key supplier expectations and requirements such as Change Control. 

• Anticipate potential supplier quality management problems and opportunities; assesses impacts and risks, proposes potential solutions. 

• Drive supplier corrective actions and preventative actions to meet Entegris issue resolution expectations. 

• Contribute to the development and improvement of the Entegris Supplier Quality Management System by identifying and proposing supplier quality management process and technical improvements to meet our industry and customer requirements. 

What We Seek: 

• 4-Year Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or relevant Engineering background 

• MS and/or PhD preferred. 

• Six-Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred. Knowledge of statistical software like Minitab, JMP strongly preferred. 

• The candidate should demonstrate a deep technical understanding of chemical manufacturing or plastic/metal fabrication manufacturing. 

• Direct experience with supplier quality management 

• ASQ Certification or equivalent preferred but not required. 

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in Mechanical manufacturing, Metal fabrication, or related industry 

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, total travel up to 25% 

• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to work independently and have strong organizational skills. 

• Strong project management and leadership skills 

• Ability to collaborate with cross functional departments. 

• Ability to communicate fluently in English. 

Outstanding Candidates Will Have: 

• Be honest, trustworthy, respectful, and ethical in the actions. 

• Build strong, collaborative working relationships with our colleagues. 

• Commit to quality results. 

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. 

• Competitive Contractual and Profit-Sharing Bonuses: Rewarding your hard work and dedication. 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Tailored packages to meet your individual needs. 

• Generous Paid Public Holidays: Enjoy 17 days off to celebrate and relax. 

• Empowering PTO Policy: Take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed. 

• Education Assistance: Support for your continuous learning and development. 

• Values-Driven Culture: Work with colleagues who embody People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.