Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

MKS Inc.; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 80,909 - 150,259; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Methuen, MA team. This role focuses on providing hands-on engineering support and optimizing processes through automation. Candidates should possess a BS/MS in engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

The position is onsite, requiring commutable distance to Methuen, and offers competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a mixed production environment.
• Hands-on capability and good knowledge of assembly techniques.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering support for released products.
• Set up and automate manufacturing processes for product introductions.
• Create and maintain manufacturing process documentation.

Skills

Assembly techniques

Automation knowledge

Lean manufacturing

SPC tools

Problem-solving techniques

Education

BS/MS in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Software engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PowerBI

Oracle

Minitab

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS

Vacuum Solution, a division of MKS Instruments, is looking for a self-motivated individual with hands on capability and good knowledge of assembly techniques and automation to join our team as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. In this role, you will collaborate with your counterparts in continuous improvement by identifying automation and implementing solutions for process optimization and often act as a technical leader for platform integration. Additionally, you will work with the Operations team and other Manufacturing Engineers to establish and oversee manufacturing processes across various production areas.

You Will Make an Impact By

• Provide hands‑on manufacturing engineering support for released products; interface with cross‑functional groups to support production and resolve manufacturing and quality issues.
• Set up and automate manufacturing processes for existing and new product introductions, estimate manufacturing cost, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process improvements on new or existing product lines.
• Utilize Lean methodologies to refine manufacturing methods, processes, and use tools to improve and streamline production processes for new and existing products using Value Stream Mapping, 6S and Kaizen techniques.
• Utilize problem‑solving tools and statistical techniques in problem solving and driving corrective actions.
• Create, update and maintain manufacturing process documentation in a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) environment to ensure all work/test instructions and forms are properly controlled and reflect the latest revision.
• Setup and verify BOMs and establish routings with associated labor standards for new part numbers.
• Train and certify assembly operators on manufacturing processes.
• Design tools and fixtures for new and existing product lines.
• Coordinate time studies and line balancing for process optimization.

Skills You Bring

• BS/MS in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Software engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in a mixed production environment.
• Knowledge of and experience with structured problem‑solving tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience with SPC tools and process control implementation.
• Knowledge of and experience with Lean manufacturing methodologies.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of a modern programming language, such as Python, JavaScript, or SQL.
• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Green belt is a plus.
• One year experience with demonstrated expertise troubleshooting and solving production problems with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge in measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or AutoCAD preferred.
• Knowledge of PowerBI, Oracle, Minitab preferred.
• Knowledge of MES and product lifecycle management systems.

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.
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 40% of the time.
• Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information.Operates in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

This position is onsite and the candidate must live within commutable distance to our location in Methuen, MA. Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

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: $80,909 - $150,259 per year.
• Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS.
• 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.