Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Automation & Lean Innovation

MKS Instruments; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision and other benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for an onsite role in the United States (Methuen, MA area). You will lead automation and new process introductions, implement Lean methods, and support cross-functional teams in manufacturing and quality improvement.

The role requires hands-on manufacturing experience, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of MES/PLM systems. Eligible candidates must reside in the US; relocation is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support for released products.
• Set up and automate manufacturing processes for existing and new product introductions.
• Estimate manufacturing cost, determine time standards and advise tooling for improvements.
• Apply Lean methodologies to refine methods using Value Stream Mapping, 6S and Kaizen.
• Use problem-solving tools and statistics to drive corrective actions.
• Create and maintain MES documentation and work instructions to latest revision.
• Set up BOMs and routings with labor standards for new parts.
• Train and certify assembly operators on manufacturing processes.
• Design tools and fixtures for product lines.
• Coordinate time studies and line balancing for optimization.

Job description

MKS Instruments is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for an onsite role in the United States (Methuen, MA area). You will lead automation and new process introductions, implement Lean methods, and support cross-functional teams in manufacturing and quality improvement.

The role requires hands-on manufacturing experience, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of MES/PLM systems. Eligible candidates must reside in the US; relocation is not provided.