Manufacturing Engineer, NPI

MKS Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for New Product Development in a high‑mix manufacturing setting. You will collaborate with Product Development to translate designs into scalable production processes and lead early manufacturing trials.

You will develop work instructions, routings, and data‑driven improvements, while supporting platform integration and process optimization across multiple production areas.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical or Software engineering.
• 2+ years in a mixed production environment with process improvement.
• Knowledge of SPC, Lean manufacturing, PFMEA and DFX practices.
• Familiarity with MES/PLM and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Bridge product design and manufacturing for new product introductions.
• Develop manufacturing processes and write work instructions.
• Create routings in MES and ensure scalable BOM structures.
• Lead continuous improvement and liaise with operations teams.
• Plan transfers to manufacturing and balance lines.

Skills

Engineering degree

Production experience

Problem solving

SPC

Lean

PFMEA/DFX

Machine shop

Programming basics

Lean Six Sigma

Troubleshooting

SolidWorks

PowerBI

Minitab

MES/PLM

Oracle ERP

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

PowerBI

Minitab

Oracle ERP

SQL

Python

LabVIEW

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.

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

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.
• 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

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