Associate Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Innovator

MKS Instruments, Inc.

Broomfield (CO)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer for the Vacuum Solutions Division in Broomfield, CO. You will partner with Product Engineers, Quality, Planning, and Production Leaders to improve and sustain production processes and support the manufacturing strategy.

The role reports to the Sr. Supervisor of Manufacturing Engineering and requires collaboration with machinists, welders, and assembly operators to address design challenges, test innovative solutions, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in 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, manufacturing leads, and functional 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.

Responsibilities

Analyze existing systems and processes and identify value-added and non-value-added activities to solve design challenges.
Conceive, design, develop, and test innovative solutions based on analysis and organizational objectives.
Contribute to resolving quality and efficiency issues at the component level.
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 product lines.
Evaluate new and existing processes, equipment, and materials as an input for scheduling methods, performance metrics, and financial standards.
Uphold the company’s reputation by delivering innovative solutions while adhering to local and national regulations.