Senior Manufacturing Engineer; Product Introduction

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As an Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at MKS, you will partner with NPI Team, and Engineering to develop and implement manufacturing processes of electromechanical parts, sub-assemblies and final assemblies for new product development. In this role, you will report to Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Transition products from Design to LCC Manufacturing centers. Represent the Technical Operations team in product development projects, communicating requirements and proposing solutions.
• Partner with design engineering and facilitates supplier value engineering in product development with strong influence in DFX (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Service).
• Define and establish manufacturing methods, processes, and tools to streamline new and existing products.
• Review designs of PCBA's, cables, metal, and magnetics for production manufacturability.
• Design and procure assembly tools and fixtures.
• Create, update and maintain manufacturing process instructions.
• Structure product BOM's and establishes routings with associated labor standards.
• Responsible for coordination of product transfers to manufacturing.
• Support daily production demand.
• Travel Requirements:
  Up to 20 % of Travel is required

Skills You Bring: BS (EE/ME/IE) with 5+ years of hands on experience in mechanical or electromechanical systems.

• PCBA, Quality, Reliability, Manufacturing, Cable/Harness, and Magnetics experience is a plus.
• Written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in problem solving techniques relating to manufacturing process.
• Experience introducing new products from a prototype to a production environment.
• Collaboration skills with a passion for manufacturing and operations.
• Ability to train and mentor production personnel.

Preferred

Skills:

(Optional) Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Kaizen methodologies
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• Waste elimination and cost reduction
• Standard work development

Automation

• Digital transformation initiatives
• Robotics integration
• PLC and controls understanding
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Data analytics and manufacturing dashboards

Quality Systems

• Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Corrective and Preventive Actions
• Supplier quality management

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Production readiness reviews
• Cross-functional product launches

Project Management

• Managing multiple manufacturing projects
• Scheduling and resource planning
• Budget management
• Risk assessment
• Stage-gate processes

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

US requirement due to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, each country is different due to employment laws so HR Partner discretion is advised. See HR Partner with any questions.
• Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Office and laboratory environment.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $88,425.00 - $ USD 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.].

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.