• Job Description

  Req#: R9375

  MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com.

  A Day in Your Life at MKS:

  As a Senior Quality Engineer, NPI, in the Power Solutions Business, of our Vacuum Solutions Division, you will lead the Quality activities for NPI (New Product Introduction) projects. You will partner with Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Tech Operations, Supplier Quality and Materials, and other functional areas. You will also closely collaborate with your Quality Engineering counterparts and inspection personnel.

  You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Own and drive Product Development/New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality deliverables through all phase gates.

  • Work with internal teams to increase customer satisfaction by improving the quality of NPI products shipping to customers for evaluation, and beta trials.

  • Troubleshoot customers issues using structured 8D problem solving methods and diagnosing potentially complex issues. Drive critical issues with urgency and effectively communicate solutions to customers.

  • Prepare customer specific quality deliverables including first article inspection reports, audit support and resolution of action items, failure analysis reports and other deliverables as needed.

  • Demonstrate skills in preventive quality methods and compliance, statistical data analysis, critical thinking, structured problem solving (8D), the use of metrics to identify opportunities, and business process improvement.

  • Demonstrate skills in managing manufacturing quality issues, experience in setting up product, and process quality controls for the equipment assembly line in an NPI environment.

  • Monitor the entire NPI production cycle and perform regular tests to identify potential malfunctions as early as possible.

  • Collaborate on DFMEA, PFMEA activities with engineering and technical operations teams. Identify critical parts, assemblies and processes develop associated control plan(s).

  • Use statistical methodologies to analyze data and implement action plans.

  • Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, & customer management skills.

  • Coach and lead cross-functional teams for Kaizen/Lean/Six Sigma improvement projects.

  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve QMS processes.

  • Produce clear and concise documents including procedures, reports, training materials and quality records.

  • Provide leadership on matters related to quality with counterparts in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

  • Work closely with supplier quality personnel in resolving customer complaints.

  Skills You Bring:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, material science, etc., or 9+ years of experience in Quality Engineering and 3+ years of NPI Quality deliverables

  • 5 years of QA Engineering experience, and 3+ years of NPI (New Product Introduction) Quality deliverables, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

  • Customer and Supplier Quality relationship management experience.

  • Experience with Quality and Reliability methodologies and tools, such as: 8D, FAI and FMEA

  • Experience and understanding of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality System Standard.

  • Experience in quality and manufacturing systems, business process improvement, and problem-solving.

  • Experience managing critical customer communications.

  • Must be able to work effectively across internal and external teams covering a wide range of product development disciplines.

  • Strong experience with Excel-pivot tables.

  • Strong leadership and presentation skills .

  Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with additional Quality and Reliability methodologies and tools such as: PPAP, DMAIC, Gauge R&R, DFx, DOE, Six Sigma, etc., is preferred.

  • Experience with Lean, 6S, zero-defect manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and tools.

  • Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001 desired.

  • Possess a high level of self-motivation to work diligently to achieve goals under demanding program schedules.

  • Power BI and Minitab experience is a plus.

  Compensation and Benefits:

  Salary Pay Range: $78,400 to $145,600 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.

  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.].

  We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. At this time, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position.

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  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 Instruments, 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: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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• About the company

  Our products are derived from our core competencies in pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, residual gas analysis, leak detection, control and information technology, ozone ge...

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