Senior Manager, Manufacturing Quality Engineering (Burnet, TX)

Entegris; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 134,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Progressive paid time off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Health, dental and vision insurance

Education assistance

Values-driven culture

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Quality Engineering to lead quality across two Texas sites in Burnet and Decatur.

You will translate global standards into site execution, build capable quality teams, and drive cross-site improvements with Operations, Engineering, and Product Quality. You will oversee audit readiness, define KPIs, and implement robust quality programs to reduce defects and COPQ while maintaining compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing quality, including leadership responsibility.
• 5+ years of quality management experience overseeing site leaders or cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record implementing quality systems and sustained improvements in manufacturing quality.
• Ability to coordinate priorities, standardize practices across two Texas sites.
• Experience supporting customer and supplier quality requirements, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across senior leadership.
• Coaching quality leaders and developing technical capability across sites.
• Ability to lead practical change and sustain common quality practices with Operations and Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and business acumen to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Translate global quality standards into coordinated execution plans for the two Texas sites.
• Lead manufacturing quality through site quality leaders and teams; assign owners and milestones.
• Ensure audit readiness and timely closure of findings at each site.
• Partner with Operations to establish quality roadmaps and KPIs with cross-site reviews.
• Own quality improvement plans to reduce defects, COPQ, and customer issues.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to improve process capability and yield.
• Lead continuous improvement and standardization across both sites.
• Containment, root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and verification.
• Apply SPC, MSA, FMEA, control plans, PPAP, and DMAIC as applicable.
• Serve as quality escalation leader for two Texas sites.
• Develop site quality leaders through coaching and succession planning.
• Travel minimum 25% to visit sites.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Quality tools

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Quality Engineering (Burnet, TX)

Job Description:

THE ROLE

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Quality Engineering is responsible for leading manufacturing quality across two Entegris manufacturing sites in Texas and translating global quality standards and quality priorities into consistent site execution. This role provides multi-site leadership to reduce risk, strengthen process capability, improve customer satisfaction, and deliver measurable quality improvements across the two-site footprint.

The Senior Manager partners with site Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Development, Customer Quality, Product Quality and Quality Systems teams to embed quality ownership into daily operations. This leader is accountable for site quality performance, consistent implementation of quality standards, compliance with applicable regulatory, industry, and customer requirements, and the development of capable site quality teams. The role leads through site quality leaders and teams, establishes clear ownership and follow-through, and escalates risks and resource needs to North America quality leadership.

The hired individual will work on-site at our Burnet, TX location with some travel to our Decatur, TX location.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Translate global quality standards and quality priorities into coordinated execution plans for the two Texas sites, with clear owners, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead manufacturing quality across all two sites through site quality leaders and teams; clarify responsibilities, prioritize resources based on risk, and maintain regular on-site engagement.
• Ensure consistent implementation of global quality standards, policies, procedures, and best practices; maintain audit readiness and timely closure of findings at each site.
• Partner with site Operations leaders to establish quality roadmaps, objectives, and common key performance indicators (KPIs); conduct routine cross-site reviews and drive recovery plans where performance falls short.
• Own quality improvement plans that reduce defects, scrap, rework, cost of poor quality (COPQ), customer complaints, and manufacturing escapes, with site-level accountability for results.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve process capability, product conformity, yield, and manufacturing performance through effective process controls and proactive risk management.
• Lead targeted continuous improvement and change implementation across the two sites; standardize effective practices and verify that improvements are sustained.
• Ensure timely containment, disciplined root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action, and effectiveness verification for significant quality issues; deploy lessons learned across all two sites.
• Ensure practical, sustained application of SPC, MSA, FMEA, control plans, APQP, PPAP, 8D, A3, and DMAIC methodologies, as applicable to site processes and customer requirements.
• Serve as the quality escalation leader for the two Texas sites; communicate risk, containment status, recovery plans, and decisions needed, and elevate significant issues to Quality leadership.
• Partner with Customer Quality and Product Quality teams to resolve customer issues through timely, evidence-based investigations, effective corrective actions, and proactive communication.
• Develop site quality leaders and teams through coaching, clear expectations, technical capability building, and succession planning; identify staffing and resource needs across the two sites.
• Foster shared quality ownership across functions, reinforce accountability for commitments, and promote collaboration and continuous improvement across the two sites.
• Travel requirements will be a minimum of 25%, including regular presence across the two Texas sites.

WHAT WE SEEK

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing quality, including leadership responsibility for quality teams and manufacturing quality outcomes.
• 5+ years of quality management experience, with demonstrated ability to lead through site leaders or cross-functional teams; multi-site leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success implementing quality systems and delivering sustained improvements in manufacturing quality, process capability, and cost of poor quality.
• Ability to coordinate priorities, standardize practices, and maintain effective leadership presence across two manufacturing sites in Texas.
• Experience supporting customer and supplier quality requirements, audit readiness, and compliance with applicable regulatory and industry requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence site leaders, resolve competing priorities, and communicate risks and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated experience coaching quality leaders, developing technical capability, and building team depth and succession readiness across sites.
• Demonstrated ability to lead practical change, establish clear ownership, and sustain common quality practices in partnership with Operations and Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and business acumen, with practical application of quality tools to prioritize risk, improve manufacturing processes, and deliver measurable results.

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 andmeaningful 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.

• Compensation:The salary range for this position is $134,000-$196,500per year. Final compensation will depend on the candidate's overall skills and qualifications for the role.

• 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

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.