Job Title:
Senior Specialist, Continuous Improvement
Job Description:
The Role:
Entegris is seeking a dedicated, experienced and self-driven
Senior, Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer. The Sr. CI Engineer will report to KSP-N site director and will play a critical role in driving continuous improvement effort (e.g. yield, scrap, rework, labor utilization and throughput) across 2 sites (KSP-North and eventually KSP-South) producing Pads, Slurries, deposition materials, liquid filters and drum along with associated supply chain. Leveraging deep expertise in process mapping, Six Sigma, Lean, 5S, operations management routines and high-impact transformations, this individual will ensure that through structured problem solving, solutions are developed, tested, implemented and sustained, while keeping customer expectations at the center. As a key contributor to the Continuous Improvement team, this Engineer will help assess processes and KPI's across the sites and ensure CI strategy/road maps are defined, executed, sustained and continuously updated with pipelines of CI projects for 3+years. In the beginning this role will lead CI efforts in both KSP-N and KSP-S and in 2027, will potentially own KSP-N primarily and manage KSP-S through a dedicated KSP-S CI engineer. This role will also coordinate with the larger CI community to share best practices and learnings to drive the Entegris Way mindset.
In this role you will:
- Own productivity portfolio: Ideate, Brainstorm, Validate, Consolidate, facilitate, develop and update the productivity pipeline of CI projects for the sites (KSP-N & KSP S) 3+years to deliver 120% of productivity targets assigned by MS division.
- Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives:Develop and implement CI strategies to streamline processes and eliminate waste to drive Yield and process optimizations. Utilize methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to drive process improvements.
- Assess and Optimize Processes:Conduct thorough assessments of current processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Implement Lean principles to optimize these processes prior to digital transformation.
- Collaborate Across Functions:Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and business units, to ensure that Lean improvements are integrated seamlessly with digital technologies.
- Drive Cultural Change:Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Provide training and support to employees to adopt Lean methodologies and new digital tools and processes.
- Monitor and Measure Impact:Establish metrics and KPIs to track the effectiveness of Lean and continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze data to identify trends and areas for further enhancement.
- Facilitate Workshops and Training:Conduct workshops and training sessions to educate employees on Lean methodologies and digital tools.
- Facilitate Continuous Improvement Programs: Participate in and/or lead programs around Skill gap resolution, Production Elements, Productivity AOP, 5S, Operations management routines (i.e. Tiered Daily Management (TDM)) etc.
Traits we believe make a strong candidate:
- Minimum of 8-10 years experience in a manufacturing environment driving Lean and Six Sigma programs across a large-scale and diverse manufacturing footprint
- 3+ years of people management experience in multi-unit environments
- Experience in driving a lean before digitize mindset across the supply chain with a global team
- Formal Six Sigma training and associated Lean, Blackbelt and SPC credentials
- Willing to travel but less than 10%
- Undergraduate degree in applicable field, engineering, computer science, business - information technology
Your success will be measured by:
- Proven track record of developing, implementing and sustaining a CI culture across a global enterprise
- Direct supplier, Customer and factory experience in managing CI portfolios with measurable efficiency gains
- Hands-on leadership style and a sense of urgency to assist stakeholders
- Leading, Managing, Coaching and Mentoring employees
