Job Description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Sr Quality Engineer at MKS, you will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Internal Teams to support business and customer needs and drive world-class quality culture. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Quality Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:
• Developing quality data collection plans and inspection/process documentation. Performing analysis and identifying trends in inspection data. Using statistical analysis tools to identify issues and draw conclusions.
• Leading cross-functional problem solving and quality improvement teams.
• Preparing customer first article packages. Understanding customer specifications/requirements and translating them into internal PORs (Process of record). Training personnel in Processes and Procedures.
• Leading audits to ensure product and process conformity. Documenting results and following action plan through to completion.
• Reviewing internal and customer data and preparing reports.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 5 % of Travel is required.

Skills You Bring:
• 5+ Years of job-related work experience

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required, Master's degree preferred.
• Strong capability in data collection and analysis, SPC and using statistical tools to identify trends and solve quality problems
• Leadership skills. Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and gain consensus.
• Able to interpret mechanical drawings, understand GD&T and mechanical measuring data.

Preferred Skills:
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification preferred
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma tools and application.

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 30 lbs
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 20% of the time

• Vision correctable to 20/20

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $88,425.00 - $147,375.00 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.].

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

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.

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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: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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