Senior Industrial Engineer

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 experience in manufacturing, ideally in the semiconductor or precision materials industry. 

• 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 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  

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.