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Sr. Mfg. Eng.

MKS Inc.
Methuen, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026
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. 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. If you thrive in a team environment and are passionate about innovation, we would love to hear from you!

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Facilitating in creating seamless transitions of new products into a high-mix production environment.
  • Engaging in early design concepts with a focus on design for excellence.
  • Assisting in structuring bills of materials to ensure manufacturing scalability.
  • Developing work instructions and routings within an MES system.
  • 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.

Skills You Bring:

  • 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

Preferred Skills: (Optional)

  • 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

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

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 (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

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. 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. 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.

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