Associate Manufacturing Engineer

MKS Instruments; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Vacuum Solutions Division is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to partner with Engineering and product development teams for new designs and quick-turn production demands. You will manage prototype manufacturing resources, equipment maintenance, and a clean, organized environment in a fast-paced setting.

You will collaborate with design engineers, program managers, Technical Ops and manufacturing leads to optimize processes, control work instructions and drawings, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, safety and continuous improvement.
• Ability to use analytical tools, conduct workflow time studies and balance processes.
• Ability to collaborate with design engineers, program managers, Technical Ops and manufacturing leads.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop production methods and routines to generate new designs.
• Implement and control Manufacturing Documents (WIs, drawings, process docs).
• Estimate manufacturing cost, review time standards, and advise on tooling and processes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Safety & continuous improvement

Analytical tools & time studies

Collaboration with cross-functional团队

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAMWorks

Fusion 360

Mastercam

Oracle

Agile

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As an Associate Manufacturing Engineer at MKS Vacuum Solutions Division, you will partner with Engineering and related product development teams by closely working in the development and production of new product designs and quick turn production demands. Additionally, you will develop responsibility for management of all prototype mfg resources including material procurement, maintenance schedules of equipment and a clean organized environment.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Act efficiently to develop production methods and routines to generate new product designs
• Implementation and Control of Manufacturing Documents (Work Instructions, Tool Drawings, Process Drawings, etc.).
• Estimate manufacturing cost, review/update time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing products.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and Safety and Lean Continuous Improvement.
• Understanding of analytical tools, workflow time studies, and process balancing.
• Ability to collaborate with design engineers, program managers, Technical Ops and manufacturing leads.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, listening, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of solid modeling and Tool/Fixture Design. Experience with Oracle and Agile.
• Familiarity with Product Engineering, Product Design Reviews and ECR/ECO systems, BOM structure and Engineering Documentation.

Preferred Skills:

• Working ability to create 3D models and documents in SolidWorks or similar.
• Familiar with CNC Machining and CNC programming (CamWorks, Fusion360, MasterCAM)
• Interest in robotics for manufacturing.
• Understand principles of DFM and DFA.
• Experience with Mechanical Assembly.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• May require manual dexterity and coordination of objects in normal range.
• Occasionally may move or position objects up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Operates in a professional office and manufacturing environment.
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling mechanical hardware.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

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MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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