Senior Quality & Reliability Engineering Manager

MKS Instruments; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

6 weeks fully paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking a Sr. Quality and Reliability Engineering Manager to drive quality excellence in our high-power laser-based systems. This role will oversee quality and reliability initiatives, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams to achieve optimal product performance.

Your expertise in Quality Engineering and experience in leading QMS improvements will be critical to our success. If you are passionate about quality and enjoy collaborating with various teams, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Reliability Engineering leadership.
• Proven success managing QMS programs, audits, and leading quality improvements.
• Experience with high-power industrial lasers or complex electro-mechanical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Quality and Reliability Plans for New Product Introduction programs.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering and Manufacturing to translate customer requirements.
• Lead reliability engineering activities across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Reliability Engineering leadership

DFMEA

APQP

CAPA

Data visualization

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Reliability, Mechanical)

Tools

ReliaSoft

JMP

MATLAB

Power BI

Python

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are looking for an exceptional Sr. Quality and Reliability Engineering Manager to join our Systems Business Unit in Beaverton, Oregon. This position will lead all quality and reliability initiatives at the site and play a key role in advancing our culture of quality excellence and product performance for our high‑power laser‑based systems.

MKS Equipment Solutions Business develops laser‑based micro‑manufacturing systems and component test systems that are used worldwide by manufacturers in the electronics industry to process the materials and components that are an integral part of the electronic devices and systems in use today. We are open to new perspectives and ideas.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Define and execute Quality and Reliability Plans for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, ensuring customer expectations and compliance requirements are met.
• Collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, and Marketing to translate customer requirements into effective quality and reliability strategies.
• Lead reliability engineering activities across the product lifecycle, including DFR/DFMEA, PFMEA, risk assessments, and reliability modeling.
• Oversee qualification, validation, and life‑testing strategies, ensuring products meet reliability and durability targets.
• Drive root‑cause analysis for systemic failures using structured problem‑solving tools (8D, CAPA, FRACAS) and ensure corrective actions are embedded into design and process standards.
• Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with relevant standards (ISO‑9001:2015). Lead internal, external and customer audits; ensure timely and effective CAPA execution.
• Lead cross‑functional Quality Improvement Teams (QITs) focused on reducing field failures, improving out‑of‑box quality, and reducing warranty costs.
• Support product design reviews with reliability input, including the development of critical component requirements and design robustness reviews.
• Champion the use of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), DFMEA, and other quality tools throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Reliability, Mechanical) or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Reliability Engineering leadership or related technical disciplines.
• Proven success managing QMS programs, audits, and leading quality system improvements.
• Experience working with high‑power industrial lasers, laser‑based systems or complex electro‑mechanical systems is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in quality tools such as DFMEA, APQP, 8D, CAPA, and FRACAS.
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills with expertise in software tools such as ReliaSoft, JMP, MATLAB, Power BI, and/or Python.
• Effective multitasking and time management skills, with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to support customer, supplier, and corporate quality initiatives.
• Preferred Certifications: ASQ certifications (CQM/OE, CRE), Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Operates in a professional office environment.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $135,000.00 - $225,000.00 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. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

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.

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 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].

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