Senior Manufacturing Engineering

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. Your responsibilities will include analyzing requirements, designing automated solutions, developing manufacturing processes, and ensuring smooth transitions to production. You will also play a key role in continuous improvement by identifying 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. Facilitating in creating seamless transitions of new products into a high-mix production environment.

Assisting in structuring bills of materials to ensure manufacturing scalability.

Identifying and tracking critical process parameters to create a robust dataset for yield and process improvements.

Planning, preparing, training, and executing the transfer to manufacturing.

Identifying automation opportunities and assisting with their implementation.

Designing assembly lines to meet takt times and balance production lines.

Executing 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

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

Experience in leading Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis and DFX type activities

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

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 (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
• However, we 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. Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

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