Quality Assurance & Process Improvement Specialist

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks fully paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Quality Control Specialist who partners with Engineering, Operations, Sales and suppliers to maintain quality across processes and shipments. You will support day-to-day quality activities and continuous improvement, reporting to the Sr. Quality Manager.

The role emphasizes audits, calibration, MRB support, and collaboration with manufacturing to meet daily production needs, with up to 15% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of process audits.
• Minimum 2 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine process audits.
• Support MRB disposition activities with Buyers, Operations, and Supplier Quality.
• Support and maintain calibration systems.
• Assist Manufacturing (Tech Ops) to support daily production needs.
• Participate in Gemba Walks and maintain action items.
• Support quality initiatives and continuous improvement across cross‑functional teams.

Skills

BS in Engineering

QMS

Lean manufacturing

Process audits

2+ years experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Quality Control Specialist who partners with Engineering, Operations, Sales and suppliers to maintain quality across processes and shipments. You will support day-to-day quality activities and continuous improvement, reporting to the Sr. Quality Manager.

The role emphasizes audits, calibration, MRB support, and collaboration with manufacturing to meet daily production needs, with up to 15% travel.