Pilot Line Supervisor R&D Manufacturing

Entegris is currently seeking a Pilot Line Supervisor (R&D Manufacturing ) to join our Gas Filter & Diffuser R&D team. This position will be based in our Bedford, MA facility. 

In this role, you will lead a fast-paced pilot production operation responsible for manufacturing specialized gas filters and diffusers supporting customer-specific and product development activities. You will oversee day-to-day production operations, supervise technicians, manage materials and production schedules, and ensure the safe, efficient, and timely execution of manufacturing builds.

You will work closely with engineering to coordinate development builds, resolve manufacturing issues, and implement process improvements in a dynamic production environment. Experience with SAP is important, including production planning, work order management, BOM and routing maintenance, inventory transactions, and maintaining accurate manufacturing data. You will also partner with supply chain and vendors to support material availability and on-time delivery.

• →Day-to-day oversight of a pilot production line responsible for products sold directly to customers  

• →Direct management of Engineering Techs which requires on-the-floor presence on manufacturing line.   

• →Aids engineering in continuous improvement and new product introduction including support of new product design, process development, equipment and process validations.  

• →Tracks, monitors, and communicates status of prototype/production builds in progress. Communicate expected delivery dates to customer service/product management. Reacts to changing customer needs.   

• →Troubleshoot and identify potential solutions for defects, safety issues or general operating inefficiencies within the production processes.  

• →Able to utilize computer systems to manage material inventory movement, process transactions and quality management processes.  

• →Able to create/edit/follow specifications, work orders, and SOP’s in coordination with development engineers. Will also provide feedback, updates and assist in redlining same documents.   

• →Work directly with vendors to coordinate prototype builds, including vendor site visits if required  

• →Excellent attention to detail, good organization, communication skills and capable of leading and directing other team members. Coordinate meetings as required.  

• →Able to work in team environment and cross functional teams to troubleshoot issues, identify and implement corrective actions.  

• →Safely follow standard operating procedures including but not limited to material handling, record keeping, process spec and ensuring all team members are adhering to proper PPE.  

• →Create and Update Standard Operating Procedures.   

• →Adhere and promote Entegris PACE Values.  

• →Maintain a clean work environment following all our 6S activities.  

• →Understand and promote Lean Manufacturing Concepts is a Plus.   

• →Performs other duties as required  

• 2-yr associate degree in technical field.  Bachelor’s degree would be a plus.    

• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing setting.  Experience in leadership role a plus  

• Cleanroom experience a plus.   

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.    

• Understanding and proficient use of Excel, SAP and other software necessary to support engineering and manage scheduling/production orders/inventory tracking  

• Must be proficient in English language to be able to read documentation, communicate, and write.  

• Ideal candidate will have keen eye for quality, is dependable, and will work collaboratively within a team, and possess a positive attitude.  

• Maintains a Safe Work Environment  

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   

• This job requires the ability to stand for long periods.  

• Ability to work hands-on in a lab environment for half the time, and at a desk half the time.   

• Use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and you must be able to move throughout the department/facility.  

• Able to lift 50lbs.