Manufacturing Engineer, NPI

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for New Product Development in Andover, MA. You will collaborate with Product Development to bridge design and manufacturing, enabling rapid prototyping in early customer builds.

You will develop manufacturing processes, SOPs, and BOM structures, leading transfers to production while pursuing continuous improvement and automation opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Software engineering with strong design-to-manufacturing focus.
• 2+ years of experience in a mixed production environment and NPI readiness.
• Familiarity with SPC, DFx, Lean methods and process optimization.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting with minimal supervision in manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Bridge product design and manufacturing for new product introductions (NPI).
• Develop manufacturing processes and work instructions; structure BOMs for scalability.
• Lead transfers to production, training, and parameter tracking for yield improvements.
• Identify automation opportunities and design lines to meet takt times.
• Collaborate with Operations and other Manufacturing Engineers on process standards.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Software Engineering

Problem Solving

SPC / Process Control

Lean Manufacturing

DFX / FMEA

Troubleshooting

Measurement Equipment

SolidWorks

PowerBI

MEC / MES / PLM

ERP / Oracle

Education

BS/MS in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Software engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PowerBI

Minitab

MES

Product Lifecycle Management

ERP / Oracle

Job description

Day in Your Life at MKS: Vacuum Solution, a division of MKS Instruments, is looking for a dynamic and self-motivated individual with strong leadership skills to join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer in New Product Development. In this role, you will collaborate with the Product Development Engineering team to bridge the gap between product design and manufacturing, focusing on new product introductions (NPI). You will help develop systems to allow rapidly prototyped parts to be safely used in early customer builds.

Your responsibilities will include analyzing requirements, developing manufacturing processes, and ensuring smooth transitions to production. You will also play a key role in continuous improvement by identifying and implementing solutions for process optimization and often act as a technical leader for platform integration. Additionally, you will work with the Operations team and other Manufacturing Engineers to establish manufacturing processes across various production areas.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Facilitate in creating seamless transitions of new products into a high-mix production environment.
• Engage in early design concepts with a focus on design for excellence.
• Assist in structuring bills of materials to ensure manufacturing scalability.
• Develop work instructions and routings within an MES system.
• Identify and track critical process parameters to create a robust dataset for yield and process improvements.
• Plan, prepare, train, and execute the transfer to manufacturing.
• Identify automation opportunities and assist with their implementation.
• Design assembly lines to meet takt times and balance production lines.
• Execute projects aimed at continuous improvement and development.

Skills You Bring:

• BS/MS in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Software engineering
• 2+ years of experience in a mixed production environment.
• Knowledge of and experience with: Structured problem-solving tools and techniques
• SPC tools and process control implementation
• Lean manufacturing methodologies
• Experience in leading Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis and DFX type activities.
• 1 year experience with demonstrated expertise troubleshooting and solving production problems with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or other parametric solid modeler preferred.
• Knowledge of PowerBI, Minitab preferred.
• Knowledge of MES and product lifecycle management systems.
• Understanding of ERP, Oracle Preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with a Machine Shop environment a plus.
• Familiarity with Welding, particularly TiG or Laser Welding is a plus.
• Knowledge of a programming language, such as Python, JavaScript, Labview, or SQL is a plus.
• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Green belt is a plus.
• 1 year experience with demonstrated expertise troubleshooting and solving production problems with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time. Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination. Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 20 lbs. Ability to remain in a stationary position for 40% of the time. Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. Operates in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat. Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [e-mail].

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world.

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