Senior Manager, Quality

Job Title :

Senior Manager, Quality

Job Description :

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 :

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Quality Manager to lead the Quality organizations in the Minnesota sites. This pivotal role ensures that our products, processes, and systems consistently meet the highest quality standards across their entire lifecycle-from design and development to production, delivery, and customer support. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep technical quality expertise, customer-facing experience and a passion for continuous improvement. They will drive excellence across all quality functions, lead cross-functional collaboration, and ensure alignment with our global quality vision and PACE values.

What You'll Do :

Strategic Quality Leadership :

• Translate the company's Vision for Quality into actionable strategies across all levels of the site's quality organization.
• Drive a culture of quality excellence, customer-centricity, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and Operations to ensure quality is integrated into design, manufacturing, and testing processes.

Multi-Site Oversight :

Lead product Quality Engineering functions across multiple facilities.

Align the sites quality systems, procedures, and metrics to the divisional / corporate standards.

Conduct site audits, performance reviews, and risk assessments to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Semiconductor-Specific Quality Management :

Oversee defect reduction initiatives, yield improvement programs, and process control systems (SPC, FMEA, DOE).

Ensure compliance with industry standards such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, JEDEC, and customer-specific requirements.

Manage quality aspects of new product introductions (NPI), technology transfers, and supplier quality.

Continuous Improvement & TQM :

Lead cross-functional Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects to improve process capability and reduce variability.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in quality practices.

Promote collaboration between quality, engineering, supply chain, and customer service teams.

Customer & Compliance Focus :

Ensure responses to customer quality notifications meet / exceed our internal and customer requirements for quality and responsiveness.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective / preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and customer-reported issues.

Prepare for and lead customer audits, regulatory inspections, and third-party certifications.

Data-Driven Decision Making :

Develop and maintain quality dashboards and KPIs for executive reporting.

Analyze yield, reliability, and field return data to drive strategic improvements.

Utilize advanced analytics and digital tools to enhance quality visibility and traceability.

What We Seek :

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Quality Management, or a related technical field required.

Master's degree preferred.

Experience :

8-10 years of progressive experience in quality management within the semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing industry.

Expertise implementing Six Sigma, Statistical Process Controls, FMEA, process audits and other proactive quality management practices

A proven track record of leading and mentoring all levels of an organization through quality transformations.

Certifications (Preferred) :

Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ / OE)

ISO / IATF Lead Auditor

Skills :

Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and quality systems.

Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Proficient in QMS platforms, statistical analysis tools, and digital quality systems.

What We Offer :

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.

Compensation : $131,000-$174,500 year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role

Annual bonus eligible

Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge

Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting

Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

Education assistance to support your learning journey

A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

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.