Senior Director of Engineering, Flow Innovation

MKS Instruments, Inc.

Andover (MA)

On-site

USD 230,000 - 384,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

11 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead the Flow BU's engineering development team and drive next‑generation gas delivery and flow control products for semiconductor and related markets.

You will partner with Operations, Quality, Product Marketing, Sales, and customers to align technical strategy with business goals and deliver innovative solutions. Reporting to the Flow BU General Manager, you will shape the technology roadmap and mentor a diverse engineering

Qualifications

B.S. degree in Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
15+ years of cross-functional management experience in a product development environment, with strong understanding of manufacturing, gas flow, pressure control, and electrical engineering principles and fundamentals.
Familiarity with the fundamentals of Engineering management, project management, product development processes, problem-solving methodologies, and DFMEA, as well as key Reliability processes.
Knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and change management.
Strong critical thinking skills, in combination with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Experience and success in mentoring engineering managers and staff.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily workflow and management of the mechanical and electronics engineering development team, including administration of the engineering budget.
Establish, communicate, and implement policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent execution of engineering activities.
Direct engineering management in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products from product definition through release/production.
Ensure that development projects are appropriately resourced, and completed in an efficient manner, within budget and in a timely fashion.
Act as the central engineering resource collaborating with Product Marketing, project management, Operations, Quality and Reliability, Sales, and Service, as products move through development and into production.
Formulate, direct and execute value engineering activities, and enable long term plans for product cost control/profitability.
Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies & trends in engineering and development related to our industry.
Identify, recommend, and implement new technologies and systems to improve organizational efficiency, processes, and decision-making.
Develop and maintain a technology/R&D roadmap and ensure alignment with our customers’ future roadmap/vision.
Interact with customers to lead technical engagements on both new and existing products and technologies.