Senior Quality Engineer — Lean Six Sigma & CAPA Lead

MKS Inc.; Methuen (MA); Hybrid; USD 988,000 - 989,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks fully paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer in Massachusetts to partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Engineering. You will support Flow and Valve products, report to the Quality Engineering Manager, and participate in a hybrid work arrangement with occasional on-site needs.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, cross-functional leadership, QMS audits, and continuous improvement through Kaizen/Six Sigma, with up to 5% travel.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Quality engineering experience

8D process

SPC

Power BI

Excel

Quality & Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Inspection equipment

Gage R&R

Job description

MKS is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer in Massachusetts to partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Engineering. You will support Flow and Valve products, report to the Quality Engineering Manager, and participate in a hybrid work arrangement with occasional on-site needs.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, cross-functional leadership, QMS audits, and continuous improvement through Kaizen/Six Sigma, with up to 5% travel.