Value Stream Engineer

MKS Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 71,025 - 105,375; Full time

Job summary

MKS Inc. is looking for a Value Stream Engineer in Irvine, California. In this role, you will collaborate with optical fabrication operations to enhance efficiency and quality across manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include applying LEAN methodologies, identifying inefficiencies, and developing standard work processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, along with 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing. The annual salary ranges from $71,025 to $105,375, with additional benefits available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing-related role.

Responsibilities

• Improving the flow of materials, information, and resources across the entire value stream.
• Identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
• Initiating and executing LEAN methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field

2+ years of experience in a manufacturing-related role

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS

As a Value Stream Engineer at MKS, you will partner closely with optical fabrication operations to facilitate component manufacturing across one or more work cells. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of Operations and play a key role in driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the value stream.

You Will Make an Impact By

• Improving the flow of materials, information, and resources across the entire value stream
• Identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste
• Initiating and executing LEAN methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives
• Creating and maintaining standard work for processes
• Developing and rolling out clear work instructions
• Creating training documents and identifying training needs and requirements within a work cell
• Traveling up to 5% as required

Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing‑related role

Preferred Skills (Optional)

• Lean training
• Six Sigma training
• Project management training
• Knowledge of optics

Supervisory Scope

• Ownership and maintenance of work‑cell‑level operational metrics, including output, yields, scrap rates, and related performance indicators

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, or type for extended periods of time
• Regular requirement for good manual dexterity and coordination
• Occasional movement or positioning of objects up to 25 lbs
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for approximately 25% of the time
• Regular coordination of objects below, at, and above shoulder level
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and effectively
• Ability to exchange accurate information with others
• Operation in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment
• Constant use of computers and other office productivity equipment
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range
• Strong dedication to safety, including working around mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

The annual base salary range for this position is $71,025.00 – $105,375.00 USD. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and location, as well as internal equity and business needs. This role may also be eligible for additional benefits and incentives in accordance with MKS programs.