Senior Engineer, Product Improvement Engineering - Hillsboro, OR, United States

Originally posted 9 October 2026 by the employer.

This role focuses on technical problem solving and continuous improvement for CMP polishing pad products.

About the role

This role leads technical problem solving and continuous improvement for Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) polishing pad products. It drives end-to-end resolution of customer quality issues and leads cross-functional engineering efforts.

What you'll do

• Own the full lifecycle of customer quality issues and performance requests.
• Facilitate 8D investigations, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead teams across Operations, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Systems, R&D, and customer facing groups.
• Apply statistical tools, DOE, and multivariate analysis to uncover insights.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs) focused on product performance and process capability.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear presentations for customers, suppliers, and internal leadership.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field.
• Strong background in process engineering with ability to analyze complex process–performance interactions.
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering projects and/or cross functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, etc.).
• Technical proficiency with material characterization tools (DMA, tensile, TMA, rheometry, mDSC, SEM) and ASTM/ISO standards.
• Strong statistical aptitude, including DOE, correlation analysis, and modeling.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree with hands-on research experience.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, CMP, or polymer materials.
• 5+ years of formal technical, operations or project leadership experience.

Skills: CMP polishing pad, customer quality issues, 8D investigations, process engineering, DOE