Quality Control Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks fully paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

MKS is hiring a Quality Control Specialist to partner with Engineering, Operations, Sales, suppliers, and customers to maintain quality standards throughout processes and shipments. You will support day-to-day quality activities, production needs, and continuous improvement initiatives, reporting to the Sr. Quality Manager.

This onsite role requires 2+ years of experience, a BS in engineering or equivalent, and knowledge of QMS/Lean. Travel up to 15% and relocation not provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of process audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine process audits.
• Support MRB disposition activities with Buyers, Operations, and Supplier Quality.
• Support and maintain calibration systems.
• Work with Manufacturing to support daily production needs.
• Gemba Walks and maintain action items.
• Support quality initiatives across cross-functional teams.

Skills

2+ years experience

QMS knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Process audits

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Quality Control Specialist at MKS, you will partner with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Sales, internal teams, suppliers, and customers, to help ensure quality standards are maintained throughout our processes and shipments. In this role, you will support day-to-day quality activities, production needs, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will report to the Sr. Quality Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Conducting routine process audits


• Supporting MRB disposition activities in collaboration with Buyers, Operations, and Supplier Quality


• Supporting and maintaining calibration systems


• Working closely with Manufacturing (Tech Ops) to support daily production needs


• Participating in Gemba Walks and maintaining Gemba action items


• Supporting quality initiatives and continuous improvement activities across cross-functional teams


• Travel Requirements: Up to 15% travel is required

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree or equivalent experience


• 2+ years of related experience


• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)


• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles


• Knowledge of process audits

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

This position is onsite, and candidates must live within commutable distance to our locations in Wilmington or Methuen MA. Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

We are interested in qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States and will not be sponsoring work visas for this position at this time.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status, and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Pay Range: $88,425 - $125,000 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.


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


• Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 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, and tuition reimbursement.