MKS Instruments, Inc.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc. • $80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
  • Proficiency in analytical tools, workflow time studies, and process balancing.
  • Strong collaboration skills with various engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with Autodesk Inventor, tool/fixture design, and familiarity with Oracle and Agile.
  • Knowledge of product engineering and documentation systems.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze systems to identify value-added and non-value-added activities.
  • Conceive and test innovative solutions to design challenges.
  • Address quality and efficiency issues at the component level.
  • Control and implement manufacturing documents including work instructions and drawings.
  • Estimate costs and recommend tooling/process requirements for products.
  • Evaluate processes and materials for scheduling and performance metrics.
  • Conduct training for productivity improvement projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 12 paid holidays and 15 vacation days per year.
  • 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
Full Job Description

A Day in The Life at MKS:

As a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at MKS Vacuum Solutions Division, you will partner with Product Engineers, Quality, Planning, and Production Leaders and work closely with a diverse group of production machinists, welders, and assembly operators to improve and sustain production processes and help support the manufacturing strategy for the MKS Broomfield operations. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Supervisor of Manufacturing Engineering.


You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Analyze existing systems and processes and identify value-added and non-value-added activities to solve design challenges.
  • Conceive, design, develop, and test innovative solutions based on analysis and organizational objectives.
  • Contribute to resolving quality and efficiency issues at the component level.
  • Implementation and Control of Manufacturing Documents (Work Instructions, Tool Drawings, Process Drawings, etc.).
  • Estimate manufacturing cost, review/update time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
  • Evaluate new and existing processes, equipment, and materials as an input for scheduling methods, performance metrics, and financial standards.
  • Uphold the company’s reputation by delivering innovative solutions while adhering to local and national regulations.
  • Manage and conduct employee training for productivity improvement projects.

Skills You Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of related experience.
  • In-depth understanding of lean manufacturing principles and Promote Safety and Lean Continuous Improvement.
  • Proficiency with analytical tools, workflow time studies, and process balancing.
  • Ability to collaborate with Design engineers, program managers, manufacturing leads, and functional leads.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication, listening, and collaboration skills.
  • Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor and Tool/Fixture Design. Experience with Oracle and Agile.
  • Understanding of Product Engineering, Product Design Reviews and ECR/ECO systems, BOM structure and Engineering Documentation.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Tubular Components and CNC Machining preferred. CNC programming a plus.
  • Familiar with TIG welding and Orbital welding. Interest in robotics for manufacturing.
  • Understand principles of DFM and DFA.
  • Experience with 3D printing.
  • Experience with Mechanical Assembly.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • May require manual dexterity and coordination of objects in normal range.
  • Occasionally may move or position objects up to 40 lbs.
  • Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information.
  • Operates in a professional office and manufacturing environment.
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling mechanical hardware.
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $80,000 to $110,000 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. 


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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