Job Title:
Senior Industrial EngineerJob Description:
The Role:
The Entegris site in Bedford, MA is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Industrial Engineer to join our team.
The Senior Industrial Engineer will lead initiatives to drive safety, operational efficiency, and manufacturing excellence across the production floor. This role is responsible for improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), optimizing labor and material utilization, and enhancing production systems through LEAN methodologies and digital transformation.
This individual will work cross-functionally to identify inefficiencies, implement sustainable improvements, and develop scalable processes that support both current operations and future growth. A strong hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor is essential. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in manufacturing systems (SAP, MES), capacity planning, and continuous improvement, while actively driving measurable performance gains.
What You’ll Do:
Safety & Operational Excellence
Champion a safety-first culture while integrating safety considerations into all process improvements
Lead LEAN manufacturing initiatives to eliminate waste and improve process flow
Develop and enhance a visual factory with clear metrics, targets, and performance tracking
OEE & Equipment Efficiency
Drive OEE system implementation, standardization, and adoption across operations
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on OEE losses and execute sustainable corrective actions
Improve equipment utilization and operational efficiency, including targeted improvements on PECVD processes (liner changes, changeovers, uptime optimization)
Production Planning & SAP Optimization
Improve schedule adherence through SAP master data optimization
Drive lead time reduction initiatives through workflow and system improvements
Develop and manage Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) models in SAP
Enhance rework, yield, and WIP visibility through system improvements and reporting
Material, Inventory & Flow Optimization
Optimize WIP levels to reduce queue times and improve throughput
Improve consumable and bulk material usage
Drive inventory optimization strategies aligned with production demand
Improve space utilization and storage efficiency
Labor Efficiency & Productivity
Analyze and improve labor efficiency, ensuring accurate capture of all work
Optimize labor work centers and reporting structures in SAP
Drive labor productivity improvements with clear metrics
Establish and track work cell performance targets and standard metrics
Digital & Process Transformation
Lead transition from paper-based processes to electronic systems
Support long-term MES strategy and implementation initiatives
Improve data integrity and accessibility to enable data-driven decision making
Set visual factory model.
Manufacturing & NPI Support
Assess new product manufacturing readiness, including routings, BOMs, layout, and workflow efficiency
Develop and implement Best Known Methods (BKMs) for production processes
Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, quality, supply chain) to drive alignment and execution
Execution & Leadership
Actively work on the manufacturing floor to identify issues and implement solutions firsthand
Lead cross-functional improvement efforts with a strong bias for action and accountability
Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, yield, throughput, and cost
What We Seek:
BS or MS in Industrial Engineering or related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience in high-volume, technically complex industries such as semiconductor, medical device, precision manufacturing, aerospace, biotechnology, or similar regulated manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence, guide, engineers and operations personnel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including statistical analysis and structured troubleshooting methods.
Excellent documentation and technical writing skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to executives, peers, and customers.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.
Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Outstanding Candidates Will Have:
Proven experience leading complex investigations, implementing process control systems, and improving stability and capability.
Expertise with Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving tools.
- Demonstrated track record of identifying operational inefficiencies, developing improvement strategies, and leading implementation efforts that deliver measurable business results.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives.
Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and cleanroom requirements.
A continuous improvement mindset and strong ownership of results.
What We Offer:
At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.
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: $91,000- $114,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
- Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
- Annual bonus eligibility
- 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
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.
Entegris strongly encourages all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.
Skills Required
- BS or MS in Industrial Engineering or related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally in semiconductor or precision materials industry.
- Experience with manufacturing systems (SAP and MES).
- Experience driving OEE system implementation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Capacity planning experience including developing Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) models in SAP.
- Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills and structured troubleshooting methods.
- Excellent documentation and technical writing skills.
- Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills to lead cross-functional teams.
- Hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor and ability to implement solutions directly.
- Expertise with Lean and Six Sigma and structured problem-solving tools.
- Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and cleanroom requirements.
- Experience with PECVD process improvements (liner changes, changeovers, uptime optimization).
- Proven experience leading complex investigations, process control systems, and improving stability and capability.
Entegris Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Entegris and has not been reviewed or approved by Entegris.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or slightly above industry standards in several roles, with some calling compensation very fair or great. Feedback suggests overtime opportunities in certain manufacturing roles further enhance earnings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a strong company 401(k) match and additional savings vehicles that employees value. Feedback suggests these offerings meaningfully bolster total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies are described as good, with PTO that can increase with tenure and unlimited PTO available in some roles. Paid parental leave and holidays add to the overall breadth.
Entegris Insights
What We Do
Artificial intelligence, augmented reality, Internet of Things – these are not just trends, they are drivers changing the way people live across the globe. With these new drivers and the increasing speed of innovation, there comes an expectation for higher-quality, higher-performing technologies at a faster pace. Every day, and for more than 50 years, Entegris’ singular mission has been to help customers utilize our advanced science-based solutions to support demand drivers; to innovate faster and more efficiently; and ultimately to transform the world. Through the power of our solutions and technology expertise, Entegris provides customers with innovative, science-based solutions to their toughest technology challenges. Headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, Entegris employs approximately 5,800 people worldwide, with roughly half employed in Asia-Pacific or Europe. With research and development, customer service, analytical labs, and manufacturing in Asia-Pacific, North America and Europe, Entegris supports customers around the globe as they take technology to the next level.
