Senior Quality Engineer

Entegris, Inc.; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus eligible

Generous 401(K) with employer match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Chaska, Minnesota is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join our Advanced Purity Solutions Quality organization at the Chaska manufacturing facility.

You will lead quality investigations, apply structured problem solving, and drive corrective actions across manufacturing processes to prevent defects and improve product quality. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and cross‑functional teams to strengthen quality systems, perform risk assessments, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality or related field.
• Approximately 5+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with root-cause analysis, risk assessment and structured problem solving.
• Experience with core quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R and control plans.
• Experience working with cross-functional manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality investigations from containment to sustainable corrective action.
• Apply structured problem solving and data-driven analysis to manufacturing issues.
• Support audits, QNs, MRBs and change control activities.
• Develop, review, and maintain quality documentation and control plans.
• Drive continuous improvement for product quality and process capability.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Structured problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing floor experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related

Tools

FMEA

SPC

MSA/Gage R&R

Control plans

Minitab

SAP

EtQ

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer

At Entegris, we are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join our Advanced Purity Solutions Quality organization at our Chaska, Minnesota manufacturing facility. The Chaska facility manufactures high-purity fluid handling products and components using a diverse range of manufacturing technologies, including injection molding, extrusion, machining, blow molding, rotational molding, compression molding, assembly, and related processes. This position will serve as a key Quality partner to Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and other cross-functional teams. The Senior Quality Engineer will provide hands‑on quality engineering support for assigned products and manufacturing processes, lead structured problem solving, manage product and process risk, drive corrective actions and continuous improvement, and help strengthen the site's overall quality systems and performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer who enjoys being close to manufacturing, solving complex problems, working across functions, and moving an organization from reactive problem solving toward proactive quality improvement. In this role, you will provide day‑to‑day Quality Engineering support for assigned Chaska products, manufacturing areas, and value streams. Lead and support investigations of internal and customer quality issues, including containment, root‑cause analysis, corrective action, effectiveness verification, and closure. Coordinate and support Quality Notifications (QNs), material review activities, product disposition, and risk assessments. This will require working cross‑functionally with Operations, Customer Service, Materials, Tooling, and other functions as appropriate. Partner directly with Manufacturing and Engineering to identify recurring defects and process variation and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions. Apply structured problem‑solving and statistical methods to manufacturing and quality issues, using tools such as FMEA, SPC, capability analysis, Pareto analysis, MSA/Gage R&R, process mapping, and 8D/root‑cause methodologies. Support customer complaint investigations and help develop technically sound, timely responses and corrective‑action packages. Participate in and support customer, internal, and quality‑system audits. Support change management activities, including risk assessment, manufacturing change reviews, validation and qualification activities, and quality documentation. Develop, review, and maintain quality‑related documentation such as inspection methods, control plans, risk assessments, specifications, and other process‑control documentation. Support new product introduction and product/process changes through FMEAs, control plans, measurement strategies, validation/qualification activities, and data analysis. Use manufacturing and quality data to identify adverse trends and proactively drive improvements in product quality, process capability, defect reduction, and customer performance. Work with Operations and Engineering to strengthen process controls and prevent defects rather than relying exclusively on inspection or containment. Participate in continuous‑improvement activities and cross‑functional projects that improve quality, delivery, cost, and manufacturing effectiveness. Serve as a technical Quality resource for engineers, technicians, inspectors, manufacturing leaders, and operators. Mentor less‑experienced engineers and help build structured problem‑solving capability across the organization.

Traits we believe make a strong candidate

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex quality investigations from initial containment through sustainable corrective action.
• Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor and collaborating with operators, technicians, engineers, and leadership.
• Ability to balance urgent production/customer needs with longer‑term systemic improvements.
• Strong technical judgment and an ability to make risk‑based decisions using data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical quality issues to different audiences.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence without relying solely on formal authority.
• A proactive mindset with an interest in preventing defects and improving processes rather than simply responding to failures.
• Ability to manage several priorities simultaneously in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Approximately 5 or more years of relevant Quality Engineering or closely related manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with root‑cause analysis, corrective action, risk assessment, and structured problem solving.
• Experience applying core quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, control plans, process capability, and statistical analysis.
• Experience working with cross‑functional manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in high‑purity, semiconductor, medical device, aerospace, automotive, or another technically demanding manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or a comparable regulated quality‑management system.
• Experience with customer complaints, 8D methodology, CAPA, MRB, and change control.
• Working knowledge of SAP, EtQ or another electronic QMS, Minitab, and Camline or comparable SPC/data‑analysis systems.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes such as injection molding, extrusion, machining, assembly, or other polymer/plastics manufacturing processes.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification and demonstrated application of continuous‑improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting customer or third‑party audits.
• Experience with validation and qualification activities and new‑product introduction.

Why this role matters

Chaska is a complex manufacturing site serving Entegris' Fluid Handling business and producing components that support products across the company. Entegris has realized significant demand growth during 2026 and the Chaska facility supports multiple sites within the overall corporate ecosystem. The Quality organization is working to strengthen product controls, process controls, SPC maturity, FMEA/control‑plan integrity, and defect trending. This Senior Quality Engineer will therefore have the opportunity to make a visible impact not only by responding to today's manufacturing and customer issues, but also by helping Chaska build more capable, preventive, data‑driven quality processes for the future.

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: $91k - $114k a year with actual pay dependent on candidate’s
• Annual bonus eligible
• 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

Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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At Entegris, we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences. We believe what we do is as important as how we do it. People at our company bring their true selves to work, and are appreciated not only for what they do, but for who they are. This plus the technical complexity of our products and solutions means you can be sure your work is both challenging and changing the world for the better. Learn more about why people enjoy working at Entegris.