NPI Hardware Project Manager | Cross-Functional Lead

MKS Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to drive execution of NPI and sustaining projects from concept through production launch at our Andover, MA site.

You will coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, maintaining schedules and communicating progress and risks in a matrixed environment. This role requires a proactive, technically curious individual with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience required.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects with engineering, manufacturing, and quality stakeholders.
• Technical proficiency in engineering discussions, with background in electronics or analytical product development preferred.
• Working knowledge of stage-gate or similar product development processes.
• Ability to build and maintain project schedules with clear dependency tracking.
• Comfortable in matrixed environments without direct authority over team members.
• Continuous improvement mindset and experience applying development processes.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of projects across the product development lifecycle with scope, schedule, budget, and risks.
• Coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business teams to hit milestones and resolve blockers.
• Build and maintain project schedules with task dependencies and early risk signaling.
• Track project financials, budget consumption, and variance reporting.
• Lead project status at gate reviews and program reviews with clear progress, risks, and issues.
• Maintain project documentation to ISO quality system requirements for traceability and audit readiness.
• Identify resource conflicts and scope changes and coordinate with managers on actions.
• Support prioritization by maintaining accurate project data.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Technical proficiency

Stage-gate processes

Schedule management

Matrixed environment

Continuous improvement mindset

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering/science background preferred

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

MKS Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to drive execution of NPI and sustaining projects from concept through production launch at our Andover, MA site.

You will coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, maintaining schedules and communicating progress and risks in a matrixed environment. This role requires a proactive, technically curious individual with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and travel up to 15%.