Senior Quality & Reliability Engineering Manager

We are looking for an exceptional Sr. Quality and Reliability Engineering Manager to join our Systems Business Unit in Beaverton, Oregon. This position will lead all quality and reliability initiatives at the site and play a key role in advancing our culture of quality excellence and product performance for our high‑power laser‑based systems.

• Define and execute Quality and Reliability Plans for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, ensuring customer expectations and compliance requirements are met.
• Collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, and Marketing to translate customer requirements into effective quality and reliability strategies.
• Lead reliability engineering activities across the product lifecycle, including DFR/DFMEA, PFMEA, risk assessments, and reliability modeling.
• Oversee qualification, validation, and life testing strategies, ensuring products meet reliability and durability targets.
• Drive root‑cause analysis for systemic failures using structured problem‑solving tools (8D, CAPA, FRACAS) and ensure corrective actions are embedded into design and process standards.
• Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with relevant standards (ISO‑9001:2015).
• Lead internal, external and customer audits; ensure timely and effective CAPA execution.
• Lead cross‑functional Quality Improvement Teams (QITs) focused on reducing field failures, improving out‑of‑box quality, and reducing warranty costs.
• Support product design reviews with reliability input, including development of critical component requirements and design robustness reviews.
• Champion the use of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), DFMEA, and other quality tools throughout the product lifecycle.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Reliability, Mechanical) or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Reliability Engineering leadership or related technical disciplines.
• Proven success managing QMS programs, audits, and leading quality system improvements.
• Experience working with high‑power industrial lasers, laser‑based systems or complex electro‑mechanical systems is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in quality tools such as DFMEA, APQP, 8D, CAPA, and FRACAS.
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills with expertise in software tools such as Relia Soft, JMP, MATLAB, Power BI, and/or Python.
• Effective multitasking and time management skills, with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to support customer, supplier, and corporate quality initiatives.

• ASQ certifications (CQM/OE, CRE)
• Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent.

Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time. Regularly require good manual dexterity and coordination. Must be able to communicate information and ideas clearly and exchange accurate information. Operates in a professional office environment with average noise levels.

Salary Pay Range: $ – $ per year.
Bonus: Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, amount to be determined by MKS.

Benefits: Comprehensive package including health insurance (medical, dental, 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, tuition reimbursement, and stock‑plan participation if applicable.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to hiring qualified candidates based on merit and business needs.