MKS Instruments, Inc.

Quality Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc.$60K — $111K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree or 2 years equivalent experience in manufacturing operations (preferably quality control/inspection)
  • Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and GD&T, and skilled in using mechanical inspection tools
  • Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously; diligent and organized
  • Experienced with Quality and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with diverse groups to ensure product conformity and resolve quality issues
  • Lead problem-solving teams to identify root causes and drive corrective actions
  • Conduct Process Audits to ensure compliance with requirements and procedures
  • Coordinate MRB and calibration programs
  • Develop documentation for best practice mechanical inspection methods and QA processes
  • Analyze inspection data to identify trends and recommend corrective actions
  • Ensure adherence to established manufacturing inspection and statistical process control procedures

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 12 paid holidays and 15 paid vacation days
  • 6 weeks fully paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Quality Engineer at MKS who can collaborate with groups throughout MKS to creatively identify and solve challenges in a dynamic manufacturing environment.  You would work on diverse and changing projects in a fast-paced environment, as an enthusiastic team player.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Work closely with diverse groups to ensure product conformity and resolve quality issues. Lead problem solving teams to identify root cases and drive corrective actions.
  • Perform Process Audits to ensure conformity to requirements and procedures.
  • Coordinates MRB and calibration programs.
  • Create documentation for best practice mechanical inspection methods and QA department processes.
  • Perform analysis and identify trends in the inspection of finished products, in-process materials and bulk raw materials, and recommend corrective actions when necessary. Ensures that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and statistical process control procedures are followed.

Skills You Bring:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree or 2 years of equivalent experience in manufacturing operations (preferably quality control / inspection)
  • Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings / GD&T and using a wide range of mechanical inspection tools and methods.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently; diligent and organized
  • Experience with Quality and statical analysis tool (mini tab, excel etc)

Preferred Skills:

  • 2+ years of related quality experience with knowledge of mechanical inspection of machined and/or welded parts

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 40 lbs 
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time 
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand 
• Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level 
• Must be able to exchange accurate information 
• Operates in a professional office, laboratory and manufacturing environment 
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) 
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery 
• 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​ 

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $60,200 to $111,800 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.]. 

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About MKS Instruments, Inc.

MKS Instruments, Inc. is a global provider of instruments, subsystems and process control solutions that measure, monitor, deliver, analyze, power and control critical parameters of advanced manufacturing processes to improve process performance and productivity for our customers. 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 technology, ozone generation and delivery, RF & DC power, reactive gas generation, vacuum technology, photonics, sub-micron positioning, vibration isolation and optics. Our primary served markets include semiconductor capital equipment, general industrial, life and health sciences, research and defense.
Learn more about MKS Instruments, Inc.
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$350.1 million
5 Year Trend
+17.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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