Senior Quality Engineer

MKS Instruments; Methuen (MA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

discretionary annual bonus

Health insurance (medical, dental, &/

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Engineering in support of Flow and Valve products. This hybrid role reports to the Quality Engineering Manager and requires occasional on-site presence as needed.

Responsibilities include leading root cause analysis, driving continuous improvement with cross-functional teams, performing FMEA/Control Plans, applying SPC, and mentoring Kaizen/Six Sigma initiatives. Travel up to 5% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Quality / Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Customer / Supplier interaction experience.
• Experience with Quality and Reliability methodologies and tools such as 8D, FAI, FMEA, DMAIC, Gage R&R, DFx, DOE, Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with inspection methods, and analytical metrology plus the ability to use inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong problem-solving to determine root causes and implement robust 8D corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Support Design FMEA and Process FMEA as well as Control Plans.
• Use statistical methods to analyze data and implement action plans for process control using SPC.
• Coach and lead cross-functional teams for Kaizen/Lean/Six Sigma improvement projects.
• Data analysis using Excel and Power BI.
• Perform internal and external QMS audits with timely closure of findings.
• Produce procedures, reports, training materials and quality records.
• Travel up to 5% of time.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Quality engineering

Quality tools (8D/FMEA/DMAIC)

Inspection methods

Metrology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As Sr Quality Engineer, you will partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Engineering and be responsible for quality engineering activities related to the support of our Flow and Valve products. In this role, you will report to the Quality Engineering Manager.

This is a hybrid role; however this person must be able to come in as needed.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Apply strong problem-solving skills to determine root cause(s) and follow through of robust corrective and preventive action in a timely manner using 8D process
• Lead and mentor cross functional teams to resolve quality issues and drive product Continuous Improvement activities utilizing Quality Improvement teams
• Conduct or support Design FMEA and Process FMEA as well as Control Plans
• Use statistical methodology to analyze data and implement action plans for control. Establish and maintain key parameters for control of process using SPC in manufacturing
• Coach and lead cross-functional teams for Kaizen/Lean/Six Sigma improvement projects
• Data analysis using Excel and Microsoft Power BI a plus.
• Perform internal and external QMS audits with timely closure of findings
• Produce clear and concise documents including procedures, reports, training materials and quality records
• Travel Requirements: Up to 5% of Travel is required.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or equivalent and 5+ years of Quality / Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Customer / Supplier interaction experience
• Experience with Quality and Reliability methodologies and tools such as 8D, FAI, FMEA, DMAIC, Gage R&R, DFx, DOE, Six Sigma, etc.
• Familiarity with inspection methods, and analytical metrology plus the ability to use inspection equipment

Preferred Skills: (Optional):

• Technical knowledge applicable to pressure products, Electro-mechanical and Metrology/calibration
• Experience in Test Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Design Engineering
• Experience with Supplier Source Inspection and Supplier Audits

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:

Total Base Pay Range $ 88,425.00 - 147,375.00 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 [or 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 [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. 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.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].