Senior Manufacturing Engineering (Burnet, TX)

Entegris • Austin, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Entegris is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join its Manufacturing Engineering team at the Burnet, Texas facility. The role supports the engineering component of the container hardware work cell, sustaining and continuously improving complex containers used for specialty chemicals in semiconductor manufacturing. It supports day-to-day operations and data-driven operational planning, cross-functional leadership, process optimization, organizational improvement initiatives, and strategic decision-making through analysis of manufacturing performance, capacity utilization, quality metrics, and process effectiveness.

The engineer leads improvement and capacity projects, troubleshoots production issues, investigates non-conformances, and develops corrective and preventative actions. The role also maintains process documentation and ERP master data, supports customer requests and audits, and mentors personnel in problem-solving and process improvement. Domestic and/or international travel of less than 5% may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of process equipment.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and statistical data analysis for qualification and validation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead structured problem-solving using tools such as 8D, FMEA, 5 Why, and root cause analysis.
• Leadership aptitude to drive cross-functional project execution and problem-solving while maintaining positive, collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to present technical data to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally in support of engineering projects or escalations, less than 5%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with stainless steel hazardous-material vessel design, valving, or orbital welding.
• Experience with Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects independently and with cross-functional teams, following change control processes and using statistical data analysis to support qualification.
• Use statistical process control methods to identify improvement opportunities, maintain internal control limits, and work with customer teams to negotiate limits for key customers.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, capacity utilization, quality metrics, and process effectiveness to support strategic and operational improvements.
• Perform failure analysis, determine root causes, implement corrective and preventative actions, and manage material disposition for internal and external non-conformances.
• Work with customer teams to report findings and close actions, using an 8D template when applicable.
• Use structured problem-solving tools, including 8D, 5 Why, root cause analysis, and Fishbone analysis, to resolve product and process defects or upsets.
• Collaborate with the Customer Quality Engineer organization on customer requests and audits.
• Maintain and improve work instructions, FMEAs, and control plans as failure modes are identified or processes change.
• Maintain critical ERP master data, including bills of materials, routings, and material master information.
• Use capacity data to identify bottlenecks and capacity expansion opportunities; develop business cases and financial justifications for capital investments when required.
• Execute capacity expansion projects through completion.
• Support production by troubleshooting equipment or process breakdowns and ensuring robust preventive maintenance plans and critical spares are identified and stocked.
• Communicate across functions, including marketing, R&D, facilities, and operations, to drive results and contribute to departmental direction with team members and leadership.
• Mentor personnel in problem-solving methodologies, data analysis, performance improvement, and process standardization.

Benefits

• Generous 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Education assistance.
• Values-driven culture centered on People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior