Sr. Manufacturing Engineer; NPI

Overview

A Day in Your Life at MKS: Vacuum Solution, a division of MKS Instruments, is looking for a dynamic and self-motivated individual with strong leadership skills to join our team as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in New Product Development and Automation.

In this role, you will collaborate with the Product Development Engineering team to bridge the gap between product design and manufacturing, focusing on new product introductions (NPI) and implementing automated processes. You will analyze requirements, design automated solutions, develop manufacturing processes, and ensure smooth transitions to production. You will also contribute to continuous improvement by identifying and implementing solutions for process optimization and often act as a technical leader for platform integration.

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

• Facilitate seamless transitions of new products into a high-mix production environment.
• Engage in early design concepts with a focus on design for excellence.
• Assist in structuring bills of materials to ensure manufacturing scalability.
• Develop work instructions and routings within an MES system.
• Identify and track critical process parameters to create a robust dataset for yield and process improvements.
• Plan, prepare, train, and execute the transfer to manufacturing.
• Identify automation opportunities and assist with their implementation.
• Design assembly lines to meet takt times and balance production lines.
• Execute projects aimed at continuous improvement and development.

• BS/MS in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Software engineering
• 3+ years of experience in a mixed production environment
• Knowledge of and experience with:
  • Structured problem-solving tools and techniques
  • SPC tools and process control implementation
  • Lean manufacturing methodologies
  • Modern programming language, such as Python, JavaScript, or SQL
• Experience in leading Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis and DFX type activities

• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Green belt
• Experience troubleshooting and solving production problems with minimal supervision
• Knowledge in measurement equipment
• Knowledge of Power
  
  BI, 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 requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 40% of the time
• Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level
• 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/or laboratory/manufacturing environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range
• 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 the candidate must live within commutable distance to our location in Methuen, MA or Wilmington, 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.

• 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 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. We may perform background checks and drug screening in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. MKS supports reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at ac

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