Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering - Continuous Improvement

The Role: 

Entegris is currently seeking a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering – Continuous Improvement to join our engineering team. This position will be based in our Reno, NV facility.

This role will drive continuous improvement across the site’s portfolio. You will support a pipeline of improvement initiatives spanning equipment and process upgrades, data and systems improvements, quality and yield, and EHS, while staying close to day-to-day manufacturing operations.  

What You’ll Do: 

• Lead and execute continuous improvement projects which may span scrap reduction, output improvement, raw material sourcing improvements, master data accuracy, quality, and EHS. 

• Contribute to system improvements, including data collection, data storage, controls, and reporting, to increase visibility into process and equipment performance. 

• Manage projects of varying scope from project scoping through vendor selection and project execution.  

• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, quantify opportunities, and prioritize improvements; support the management and proliferation of the site’s SPC program. 

• Partner with process engineers, production supervisors, operators, maintenance, quality, and EHS, and identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and stabilize manufacturing processes. 

• Support process documentation and change control through SOP, control plan, and FMEA, to sustain improvements. 

• Promote safe work practices and ensure all work is completed with appropriate consideration for EHS, quality, compliance, and operational risk, including the safe handling of hazardous materials. 

What We Seek: 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial, or related engineering discipline.  

• 5 - 7 years of engineering experience preferred. Proven experience capturing and demonstrating cost savings and completing capital projects.  

• Project Management experience, including ownership, scoping, budget, and timeline management to ensure on-time and within budget performance.  

• Experience utilizing SPC programs and applying root cause tools such as 5 Why, fishbone diagrams, FMEA, and Pareto analysis to improve process control and stability. 

• Experience in an industrial environment with automated equipment and manufacturing.  

• Data analysis skills, including statistical analysis, data review, and structured root cause evaluation, with a working understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and control charts. 

• Ability to communicate clearly with operators, technicians, supervisors, engineers, and cross-functional partners. 

• Demonstrated ownership, follow-through, and management of multiple projects and in a production environment. 

Outstanding Candidates Will Have: 

• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher), with hands-on experience applying Lean, DMAIC, 5S, and waste reduction. 

• Very strong usage of Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of JMP, Minitab, SolidWorks, or similar tools. 

• Demonstrated project management including scope definition, timeline tracking, vendor determination and coordination, installation support, and post-implementation verification. 

• Experience with factory automation and the systems that surround it.  

• Experience working with hazardous materials, including safe handling, storage, waste, and related EHS programs.