Principal Manufacturing Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of laser products. This dynamic position involves collaborating with diverse teams to develop and implement innovative manufacturing strategies, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the product lifecycle. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, analyze manufacturing processes, and drive operational excellence. With a commitment to safety and high standards, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to cutting-edge technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays (11)

Sick time

Paid vacation days (15)

Fully paid parental leave (6 weeks)

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with SPC and laser manufacturing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies for laser products.
• Lead continuous improvement programs to enhance quality and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams during product transitions.

Skills

Engineering Degree

8+ years of experience

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Laser and optical systems knowledge

Communication skills

Task management

Lean principles

Positive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Principal Manufacturing Engineer

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Locations: Milpitas, CA

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R11904

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Principal Manufacturing Engineer at MKS Instruments, you will partner with manufacturing sites, engineering, and internal teams across all aspects of operations to develop and support new and existing laser products throughout their product lifecycles. In this role, you will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Collaborating in developing manufacturing strategies for specific products and taking the lead role in implementing these strategies at manufacturing sites.
• Analyzing, developing plans for, and implementing manufacturing engineering projects at manufacturing sites and with manufacturing partners.
• Working with Sustaining Engineers, New Product Introduction Engineers, and Production during the transition and release of new products.
• Maintaining, monitoring, and improving operational method sheets, routings, and associated processes.
• Reviewing and updating manufacturing costs, determining time standards, and recommending tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.
• Leading or participating in Lean/Kaizen teams proactively.
• Developing and implementing continuous improvement programs to reduce costs, improve quality, yield, and delivery performance for both new and existing products.
• Promoting high standards of workmanship as defined by documentation while maintaining safety and proper clean room procedures.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25% of travel may be required.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or higher.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and the analysis of technical datasets is a plus.
• Solid Laser and optical systems knowledge of manufacturing processes and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate and manage tasks across departments.
• Enthusiasm for Lean principles in a manufacturing environment.
• A positive mindset in a dynamic environment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Self-management of activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at, and above shoulder level.
• Operates in a professional office and clean room laboratory/manufacturing environment.
• 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 without loud impact noise.

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position at this time.

MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act for Employers.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $111,900 to 207,900 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs, and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS.

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

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