Senior Process Engineer

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Qnity has an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer, CMP business located in Newark Delaware.

The primary responsibility of the Process Engineer is to maintain and improve process health (stability & capability) within assigned mechanical equipment module. Additionally, the Process Engineer provides process, materials, and/or equipment engineering support to manufacturing operations to maintain production performance or restore process capability. Provides support for day-to-day operations within the established capability of the asset. Leads operations teams in root cause analysis and problem solving.

• Daily utilization of Process Control System including Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to drive process stability and capability to meet customer expectations within assigned module.
• Monitors assigned operation and recognizes when it is not in control, and executes the steps needed to restore process stability and capability.
• Delivers variation reduction improvements towards meeting current and future customer expectations.
• Provide technical support to 24/7 Operations and will be on-call during designated schedule
• Understands process hazards within the assigned module and appropriately applies Process Safety Management (PSM) and machine safety standards.
• Leads troubleshooting and root cause analysis for escalated non-routine production and deviations.
• Troubleshoot process upsets using critical thinking and process knowledge.

• Tracks and drives yield improvements within the module, including collaboration with sister sites in Taiwan and Korea.
• Leads Process Control System reviews (SPC, FMEA, etc.) for assigned module (daily, weekly, monthly, annually)
• Primary lead for review and disposition of off-spec material within the module.
• Leads production-related quality investigations (internal and external) and assists in implementation of quality improvements.
• Supports customer complaint resolution with Product Quality Engineering team.

• Supports Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) performance improvements within the module.
• Works with Manufacturing Technology Engineers to develop and implement new processes & equipment;
  Owns SOCs once established.
• Assists with design of solutions to improve processes (safety, quality, yield, uptime, capacity release).
• Represents Operations at plant for implementing improvements and facilitates scale-up during new product development.
• Provides technical support of new product scale-ups post manufacturing functional review.
• Participates in basic data development, and executes activities related to small capital projects (commissioning, de-commissioning, start-up, shut down).

• Coaches the Operations team on operating best practices for process variability and capability improvements.
• Assists/Leads in the training of Operators and/or Mechanics on new processes and equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineer is required.
• Minimum 7 years industry experience (not counting Co-op or Internship).
• The ability to solve problems and prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with operations, maintenance, and other functional groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead through influence; able to take a "hands‑on" approach with operators and technicians to drive change and get results.
• Previous experience with industrial mechanical equipment.

• Statistical Analysis (JMP, Minitab)
• SAP knowledge
• Familiar with Chemical Mechanical Planarization Technologies or Semiconductor industries.

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Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.