Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

A Day in Your Life at MKS: Vacuum Solution, a division of MKS Instruments, is looking for a self‑motivated individual with hands‑on capability and good knowledge of assembly techniques and automation to join our team as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. In this role, you will collaborate with your counterparts in continuous improvement by identifying automation opportunities and implementing solutions for process optimization, and often act as a technical leader for platform integration.

Additionally, you will work with the Operations team and other Manufacturing Engineers to establish and oversee manufacturing processes across various production areas.

• Provide hands‑on manufacturing engineering support for released products; interface with cross‑functional groups to support production and resolve manufacturing and quality issues.
• Set up and automate manufacturing processes for existing and new product introductions, estimate manufacturing cost, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process improvements on new or existing product lines.
• Utilize Lean methodologies to refine manufacturing methods, processes, and use tools to improve and streamline production for new and existing products using value‑stream mapping, 6S and Kaizen techniques.
• Utilize problem‑solving tools and statistical techniques to drive corrective actions.
• Create, update and maintain manufacturing process documentation in a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) environment to ensure all work/test instructions and forms are properly controlled and at the latest revision.
• Set up and verify BOMs and establish routings with associated labor standards for new part numbers.
• Train and certify assembly operators on manufacturing processes.
• Design tools and fixtures for new and existing product lines.
• Coordinate time studies and line balancing for process optimization.

• BS/MS in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in a mixed production environment.
• Knowledge of and experience with structured problem‑solving tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience with SPC tools and process control implementation.
• Knowledge of and experience with Lean manufacturing methodologies.

• Knowledge of a modern programming language, such as Python, JavaScript, or SQL.
• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Green belt is a plus.
• 1 year experience with demonstrated expertise troubleshooting and solving production problems with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge in measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of PowerBI, Oracle, Minitab preferred.
• Knowledge of MES and product lifecycle management systems.

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
• Regularly require good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Occasionally move or position objects up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 40% of the time.
• Regularly require manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Operate in a professional office and/or laboratory/machining environment.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• 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.

This position is onsite and candidate must live within commutable distance to our location in Methuen, MA or Andover, MA
. Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

We are interested in qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States and 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 EEO statements for additional details.

• Salary Pay Range: $80,909 - $150,259 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.
• 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.