Senior Industrial Engineering

Job Title: 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. The 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 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.

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 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

Develop and manage Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) models in SAP

Material, Inventory & Flow Optimization

Improve consumable and bulk material usage

Drive inventory optimization strategies aligned with production demand

Optimize labor work centers and reporting structures in SAP

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

Actively work on the manufacturing floor to identify issues and implement solutions firsthand

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

Expertise with Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving tools

Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and cleanroom requirements

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.

Annual bonus eligibility

Progressive paid time off policy

Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages

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.

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