Supplier Quality Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Broomfield, Colorado, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to partner with Global Supply Chain, Procurement, Design and Manufacturing Engineering to manage supplier quality activities and act as the single point of contact for the Business Unit.

You will drive supplier qualifications, CAPA, NCM, supplier surveillance, and corrective actions, coordinating with suppliers to ensure conformance to MKS specifications. The role requires travel up to 25% and is on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in technical field or engineering.
• A minimum of 2+ years of related experience working in quality/supplier quality/manufacturing engineering.
• Strong Project management skills.
• Demonstrated use of Quality tools (FMEA, SPC, GR&R, CAPA/RCA, process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Execute supplier quality activities of purchased products (Supplier approval, Product qualification/FAI, Nonconformance management, Supplier Corrective Actions, supplier surveillance activities, etc.).
• Act as liaison between Engineering and suppliers to ensure conformance of purchased products to MKS specifications.
• Lead supplier quality activities for your assigned Business Units.
• Managing suppliers’ corrective actions and key process improvements relevant to your business.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25% of Travel is required (mainly local/domestic).

Skills

Project management

Quality tools usage

2+ years experience

Supplier quality

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or technical field

Tools

FMEA

SPC

GR&R

CAPA/RCA

IQ/OQ/PQ

Auditing

Job description

Job Overview

As a Supplier Quality Engineer at MKS’ Global Supply Chain organization, you will partner with Global Supply Chain – Category Management, Procurement, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality, and others to execute supplier quality management and development activities within the supply base. You will also be responsible to be the single point of contact for your assigned Business Unit in managing supplier quality activities. You will also work with key MKS suppliers to drive corrective actions to ensure control and robust processes. In this role, you will report to the Supplier Quality Manager. This position is located on‑site at our facility in Broomfield Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Execute supplier quality activities of purchased products (Supplier approval, Product qualification/FAI, Nonconformance management, Supplier Corrective Actions, supplier surveillance activities, etc.).
• Act as liaison between Engineering and suppliers to ensure conformance of purchased products to MKS specifications.
• Lead supplier quality activities for your assigned Business Units.
• Managing suppliers’ corrective actions and key process improvements relevant to your business.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25% of Travel is required (mainly local/domestic).

Skills You Bring

• Bachelor of Science degree in technical field or engineering.
• A minimum of 2+ years of related experience working in quality/supplier quality/manufacturing engineering.
• Strong Project management skills.
• Demonstrated use of Quality tools (FMEA, SPC, GR&R, CAPA/RCA, process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) and auditing.

Preferred Skills

• Direct manufacturing experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or PCBA.
• Practical experience in Continuous Improvement methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• ISO lead auditor certification/ASQ CQA or equivalent.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Pay Range: $71,425.00 - $95,000.00 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.].

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 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. 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].

MKS Inc. Product Overview

Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We are the behind‑the‑scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world.