MKS Instruments, Inc.

Supplier Quality Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc. • $71K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field or engineering.
  • Minimum of 2+ years in quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Experience with quality tools like FMEA, SPC, GR&R, CAPA/RCA, and process validation.
  • Preferred: Direct manufacturing experience in mechanical, electrical, or PCBA.

Responsibilities

  • Execute supplier quality activities for purchased products.
  • Act as liaison between engineering and suppliers for product conformance.
  • Lead supplier quality initiatives for assigned business units.
  • Manage suppliers' corrective actions and process improvements.
  • Travel up to 25% for local/domestic engagements.

Benefits

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

As a Supplier Quality Engineer at MKS’ Global Supply Chain organization, you will partner with Global Supply Chain – Category Management, Procurement, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality, and others to execute supplier quality management and development activities within the supply base. You will also be responsible to be the single point of contact for your assigned Business Unit in managing supplier quality activities. You will also work with key MKS suppliers to drive corrective actions to ensure control and robust processes. In this role, you will report to the Supplier Quality Manager.


This position is located on-site at our facility in Broomfield Colorado.


You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Execute supplier quality activities of purchased products (Supplier approval, Product qualification/FAI, Nonconformance management, Supplier Corrective Actions, supplier surveillance activities, etc.).
  • Act as liaison between Engineering and suppliers to ensure conformance of purchased products to MKS specifications.
  • Lead supplier quality activities for your assigned Business Units.
  • Managing suppliers’ corrective actions and key process improvements relevant to your business.
  • Travel Requirements: Up to 25% of Travel is required (mainly local/domestic).


Skills You Bring:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in technical field or engineering.
  • A minimum of 2+ years of related experience working in quality/supplier quality/manufacturing engineering.
  • Strong Project management skills.
  • Demonstrated use of Quality tools (FMEA, SPC, GR&R, CAPA/RCA, process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) and auditing.


Preferred Skills:

  • Direct manufacturing experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or PCBA.
  • Practical experience in Continuous Improvement methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
  • ISO lead auditor certification/ASQ CQA or equivalent.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $71,425.00 - $95,000.00 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.]. 


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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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