New Product Introduction Engineer II, Membrane Engineering

Entegris•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

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: Our site in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to join our team. Our site manufactures Liquid Micro Contamination Control (LMC) membrane products such as ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UPE) membrane and other membrane products for Semi-conductor and Life Science industries. You will join our team to start up a new membrane operations plant. As part of this effort, you will drive the commissioning and qualifying of both processes and equipment for use in high volume production. Once product qualification and operation readiness for Rockrimmon UPE is achieved, your primary responsibility will be to drive the successful scaleup of products/processes from Development to Manufacturing utilizing a Stage gate Process and/or product transfer from one site to another What You’ll Do: Work with an existing cross-functional team including Operations, Membrane R&D, Quality, Equipment & Automation, Facilities, EH&S and Project Management to make our new plant a success. Successful Validation and Qualification (V&Q) execution of membrane products Lead efforts to guide the installation and commissioning of new production scale equipment, following typical IQ/OQ protocols Be a hands-on Engineer to go out on the production floor and learn the process. Resolve day-to-day production/process issues and drive issues to root cause Develop and qualify membrane processes on new equipment to meet Key Performance Output Variables (KPOV) targets. Statistical data analysis with MINITAB or other statistical software and capable of utilizing data for informed engineering related decision-making Drive operation readiness of a new membrane manufacturing line. Develop and drive new solutions to existing membrane manufacturing challenges such as improving yield, increasing capacity and minimizing variation. Be a Project/Technical Leader for assigned project and develop project plan, work closely with multicultural cross functional team and build consensus to drive projects to completion in a timely manner. Provide documentation support such as creating/maintaining drawings, SOPs, test procedures, and test data. Prepare Process Documentation to support Product Launch and or Manufacturing. Responsible for guiding technical evaluations, analysis, and implement process solutions to complex problems, enhancing our fully data-driven and risk-based thinking culture Lead with influence across multi-disciplinary team Can take on assignments with broad objectives where guidance is provided on critical issues only The NPI Engineer will work closely with the R &D team to drive and execute improvements/solutions to help the team meet the product design and manufacturing requirements and stage gate commitments while keeping focus on safety and quality. The NPI Engineer will also work directly with the Production/Operations cell team to ensure manufacturing readiness of the new product portfolio. You will engage with the Manufacturing Engineers, Supervisors, and Technicians to drive the successful transition of products from early development to product release. Ability to prioritize short-term needs of day-to-day production environment along with long-term deliverables and timelines Manage Projects via the Accolade project application and drive others to complete tasks as required Interface with global internal customers and sister facilities to align requirements, resolve issues, and ensure readiness for product launch Manage customers or internal samples for Product Qualification builds. Assists with analyses and audits processes to make recommendations on such items as safety, quality, cost, waste reductions, and efficiency. Assist in directing and controlling processes in accordance with defined policies and procedures. Individual will be required to spend few weeks at Bedford, MA site as a part of onboarding process to gain process knowledge to be successful in this role for new Colorado Springs Manufacturing facility.

Requirements

B.S or M.S. in Chemical/Materials/Mechanical engineering or related technical discipline
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a significant amount of that time successfully leading processes and / or continuous improvement related initiatives.
Familiar with Statistical data analysis, Statistical Process Control, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Validation & Qualification processes
Must have both strong hands-on experience and analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities quickly based on business needs
Must have some flexibility in work schedule during initial start-up to meet the demands of project schedule. After plant start-up is complete, I expect schedule to return to normal business hours

Nice To Haves

Experience in lean manufacturing and/or six sigma certifications would be a plus
Experience in membrane manufacturing, polymer twin-screw extrusion, web handling or thin film processing or non-woven manufacturing processes
Data analysis with MINITAB or similar statistical software would be a plus

Responsibilities

Work with an existing cross-functional team including Operations, Membrane R&D, Quality, Equipment & Automation, Facilities, EH&S and Project Management to make our new plant a success.
Successful Validation and Qualification (V&Q) execution of membrane products
Lead efforts to guide the installation and commissioning of new production scale equipment, following typical IQ/OQ protocols
Be a hands-on Engineer to go out on the production floor and learn the process.
Resolve day-to-day production/process issues and drive issues to root cause
Develop and qualify membrane processes on new equipment to meet Key Performance Output Variables (KPOV) targets.
Statistical data analysis with MINITAB or other statistical software and capable of utilizing data for informed engineering related decision-making
Drive operation readiness of a new membrane manufacturing line.
Develop and drive new solutions to existing membrane manufacturing challenges such as improving yield, increasing capacity and minimizing variation.
Be a Project/Technical Leader for assigned project and develop project plan, work closely with multicultural cross functional team and build consensus to drive projects to completion in a timely manner.
Provide documentation support such as creating/maintaining drawings, SOPs, test procedures, and test data.
Prepare Process Documentation to support Product Launch and or Manufacturing.
Responsible for guiding technical evaluations, analysis, and implement process solutions to complex problems, enhancing our fully data-driven and risk-based thinking culture
Lead with influence across multi-disciplinary team
Can take on assignments with broad objectives where guidance is provided on critical issues only
The NPI Engineer will work closely with the R &D team to drive and execute improvements/solutions to help the team meet the product design and manufacturing requirements and stage gate commitments while keeping focus on safety and quality.
The NPI Engineer will also work directly with the Production/Operations cell team to ensure manufacturing readiness of the new product portfolio.
You will engage with the Manufacturing Engineers, Supervisors, and Technicians to drive the successful transition of products from early development to product release.
Ability to prioritize short-term needs of day-to-day production environment along with long-term deliverables and timelines
Manage Projects via the Accolade project application and drive others to complete tasks as required
Interface with global internal customers and sister facilities to align requirements, resolve issues, and ensure readiness for product launch
Manage customers or internal samples for Product Qualification builds.
Assists with analyses and audits processes to make recommendations on such items as safety, quality, cost, waste reductions, and efficiency.
Assist in directing and controlling processes in accordance with defined policies and procedures.
Individual will be required to spend few weeks at Bedford, MA site as a part of onboarding process to gain process knowledge to be successful in this role for new Colorado Springs Manufacturing facility.

Benefits

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: $90,000 - 100,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
Annual Bonus Eligible
A progressive (PTO) 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
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.
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At Entegris, we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences. We believe what we do is as important as how we do it. People at our company bring their true selves to work, and are appreciated not only for what they do, but for who they are. This plus the technical complexity of our products and solutions means you can be sure your work is both challenging and changing the world for the better.
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