Senior Engineer, New Product Engineering

Job Title:

Senior Engineer, New Product Engineering

Job Description:

THE ROLE

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior NPI Engineer to support the crucial transition of new, tight-tolerance products from design to high-volume manufacturing. This position will be based in Colorado Springs, CO.

 

Our new Senior NPI (New Product/Process Introduction) Engineer will collaborate in a dynamic cross-functional team environment within the global Advanced Purity Solutions (APS) Division of Entegris. They will help create a competitive advantage for the business by bringing innovative new products into production.  This role will offer a unique blend of responsibilities including product development, process design, project management and operational experience. 

 
The APS division focuses on providing the purity necessary to create advanced materials by integrated device makers (IDMs), original equipment makers (OEMs), and wafer growers in the semiconductor industry.  Our customers rely on us for high quality, consistent, reliable, and clean products to produce high-tech devices. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the transition of cutting-edge Micro-Environments products from engineering development to high volume manufacturing at the Colorado Springs facilities. 

• Develop and scale robust manufacturing processes that meet quality, cost, and schedule requirements. 

• Collaborate with R&D and product managers to define minimum and target performance requirements (success criteria) for new products. 

• Work cross-functionally with R&D, engineering, business units, operations, and project management to ensure successful product and process release to HVM (high volume manufacturing). 

• Create and maintain comprehensive manufacturing documentation including work instructions, SOPs, and process records; ensure systems and controls are in place for full-scale production. 

• Train operators and technicians on new processes and equipment, ensuring readiness for scale-up. 

• Develop and execute Validation and Qualification (V&Q)/Management of Change (MOC) protocols for product transfers and new process start-ups, documenting results to ensure compliance with specifications and standards. 

• Conduct PFMEAs, Design Freeze reviews, and Manufacturing Assessments covering site selection, material planning, waste management, ramp/capacity planning, and cost roadmap development. 

• Manage technical projects to support customer sample builds and qualification runs. 

• Identify and document design improvement opportunities and process inefficiencies; collaborate with product development to implement corrective actions. 

• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (including DMAIC) to improve yield, reduce variation, and increase capacity using a strong statistical foundation. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to new product builds, tooling, and process per