Quality Engineer: Root-Cause & Continuous Improvement

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer for our Lawrence pressure sensor manufacturing site. The role focuses on maintaining and improving product quality within a sustainable Quality Management environment.

The candidate will perform root cause analyses, lead technical investigations, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Service and suppliers to resolve quality issues. On-site position with comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronics, physics, an engineering discipline or similar.
• 2+ years of experience in quality engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and practical troubleshooting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis to recommend continuous improvement using 8D, Ishikawa and 5xWhy.
• Lead investigations on electromechanical assemblies to identify root causes of failures.
• Support Manufacturing to resolve quality issues from suppliers and internally.
• Monitor field claims and resolve top field issues with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers, engineers and stakeholders to fix major quality issues.
• Conduct internal quality audits and supplier audits with timely closure of findings.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Electrical measurements

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronics/physics/engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer for our Lawrence pressure sensor manufacturing site. The role focuses on maintaining and improving product quality within a sustainable Quality Management environment.

The candidate will perform root cause analyses, lead technical investigations, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Service and suppliers to resolve quality issues. On-site position with comprehensive benefits included.