Manager, Product Improvement & Quality Systems Engineering

Manager, Product Improvement & Quality Systems Engineering

At Entegris, we enable technologies that transform the world. We are looking for a leader who can improve product performance, strengthen quality systems, and build a disciplined, high-performing engineering team.

The Role:

Our Hillsboro, OR site is seeking a Manager, Product Improvement & Quality Systems Engineering to lead a team of 5–7 engineers across Product Improvement Engineering (PIE) and Quality Systems.

This role is accountable for customer quality, product performance, and engineering system execution, with a strong emphasis on program leadership and integration of quality and manufacturing systems (QMS and MES).

What You’ll Do:

Own Customer Quality & Product Performance

• Lead response to customer feedback with clear timelines and accountability

• Drive containment, root cause analysis, and effective corrective and preventive actions

• Partner across engineering, quality, and operations to improve product performance at customer use and reduce quality risk

Drive Systems & Workflow Integration

• Own the improvement and sustainment of quality (QMS) and manufacturing (MES) systems to enable traceability, data visibility, and better decision-making

Lead Programs with Agile Execution Discipline

• Manage a prioritized engineering backlog of product and system improvements

• Establish team operating rhythms (planning, sprints, retrospectives) to drive consistent, predictable execution

• Lead cross-functional programs from concept through implementation

Own Quality Systems & Governance

• Ensure strong execution of core quality processes (e.g., change control, failure analysis, control plans)

• Maintain compliance, audit readiness, and on-time completion of critical quality actions

Lead & Develop the Team

• Coach and develop engineers across PIE and Quality Systems

• Build a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Drive Operational Impact

• Reduce cycle time, holds, and process inefficiencies

• Support site growth and capacity expansion

• Ensure projects deliver measurable business value

What We Seek:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

• 5+ years leading engineering programs or projects in manufacturing

• Proven people leadership experience

• Strong program/project management and execution discipline

• Experience in product improvement, product quality, or quality engineering

• Working knowledge of quality systems and structured problem-solving methods

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:

• Experience integrating quality systems (QMS) and manufacturing systems (MES)

• Background in customer quality and issue resolution

• Experience using backlog-driven or Agile execution models

• Lean Six Sigma certification

• Strong data and systems mindset

Why Work at Entegris 

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future. 

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office. 

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. 

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match 

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

• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year 

• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge 

• Education assistance to support your learning journey 

• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence 

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.