Quality Control 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

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

Location and Relocation:

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.

Equal‑Opportunity and Diversity:

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.

However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Accommodations:

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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.

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement

Culture and Values:

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us. Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We’re the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world.

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