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Quality Control Specialist

MKS
Methuen, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/25/2026

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a
Quality Control Specialist at MKS
, you will partner with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Sales, internal teams, suppliers, and customers, to help ensure quality standards are maintained throughout our processes and shipments. In this role, you will support day-to-day quality activities, production needs, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will report to the
Sr. Quality Manager
.
You Will Make an Impact By:
Conducting routine process audits
Supporting MRB disposition activities in collaboration with Buyers, Operations, and Supplier Quality
Supporting and maintaining calibration systems
Working closely with Manufacturing (Tech Ops) to support daily production needs
Participating in Gemba Walks and maintaining Gemba action items
Supporting quality initiatives and continuous improvement activities across cross-functional teams
Travel Requirements: Up to 15% travel is required
Skills You Bring:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree or equivalent experience
2 years of related experience
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Knowledge of process audits
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
This position is
onsite
, and candidates must live within commutable distance to our locations in
Wilmington or Methuen 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.
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.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $88,425 - $125,000 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.
Bonus:
This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS, 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.

Salary : $88,425 - $125,000

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