North America Quality Systems Manager

Entegris, Inc.; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K plan

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in North America seeks a North America Quality Systems Manager to lead a regional team of Quality Systems Engineers. You will partner with Operations, Quality, and cross-functional leaders to strengthen QMS effectiveness and drive improvements across NA sites for semiconductor manufacturing excellence.

The role emphasizes leading audits, CAPA, and global quality projects while upholding Entegris PACE values. Travel up to 15% and onsite four days per week are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• At least 10 years of manufacturing experience with quality management systems, quality assurance, or quality engineering.
• Ability to plan and manage projects with cross-functional partners.
• Strong initiative, organizational skills, and follow-through.
• Clear communication, relationship-building, and cross-functional influence.
• Experience collaborating with geographically dispersed teams.
• Working knowledge of quality and problem-solving tools (FMEA, 8D, RCA, CAPA, SPC, MSA).
• Travel up to 15% to North America sites; onsite four days per week.
• ISO 9001 or comparable standards knowledge preferred; internal auditing/auditor cert preferred.
• Experience leading and developing a team of quality professionals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the NA Quality Systems team, providing direction and development for Quality Systems Engineers.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and cross-functional leaders to strengthen QMS effectiveness and maturity.
• Identify quality system needs across North America sites and recommend practical solutions using metrics and KPIs.
• Coordinate and support quality system audits (internal, registrar, customer, and supplemental audits).
• Support CAPA assignees and process owners in applying best practices and improving QMS maturity.
• Lead or contribute to global quality system projects to improve process performance and practices.

Skills

Project planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Global/dispersed teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

FMEA

8D

RCA

CAPA

SPC

MSA

Job description

Job Title:

North America Quality Systems Manager

Job Description:

Job Overview:

Join the Entegris Quality Systems team to help strengthen quality system processes and support operational excellence across North America. In this role, you will manage a regional team of Quality Systems Engineers, partner with site and cross-functional teams, and support quality system development and improvement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your expertise will help improve process effectiveness and consistency, supporting the manufacture of advanced semiconductor devices worldwide.

In this role you will:

• Manage and support the North America Quality Systems team, providing direction and development for Quality Systems Engineers supporting regional sites.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and cross-functional leaders to strengthen quality management system effectiveness and maturity through planning, deployment, improvement, and evaluation.
• Identify quality system needs across North America sites and recommend practical solutions using cross-functional input, metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), audits and assessments, direct observation, and structured problem-solving.
• Coordinate and support quality system audit activities, including internal assessments, registrar audits, customer audits, and supplemental internal audits, within the established Quality Systems support model.
• Support cross-functional leaders, process owners, and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) assignees in applying best practices and improving quality management system (QMS) maturity.
• Lead or contribute to global quality system projects that improve process performance and strengthen quality practices across Entegris.
• Demonstrate Entegris PACE values through effective planning, execution, continuous learning, accountability, and teamwork.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 10 years of manufacturing experience with significant involvement in quality management systems, quality assurance, or quality engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage projects.
• Strong initiative, organizational skills, and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to communicate clearly, build effective working relationships, and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience collaborating effectively with geographically dispersed teams.
• Working knowledge of quality and problem-solving tools, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), 8D problem-solving, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Ability to travel up to 15% to North America sites.
• Ability to work onsite at least four days per week.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or comparable quality management system standards (IATF 16959, AS9100, ISO 13485) preferred.
• Internal auditing experience and/or auditor certification preferred.
• Experience managing and developing a team of quality professionals preferred.

Your success will be measured by:

• Effective contributions and support to project teams and site partners.
• Demonstrated improvement in quality system maturity across North America sites.
• Achievement of defined qualitative or quantitative project objectives, where applicable.
• Consistent demonstration of Entegris PACE values: Teamwork, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

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.

• Compensation: The salary range for this position is $101,500 - $150,000 per year. Final offers will be based on the candidate's overall skills and qualifications for the role.
• 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.