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Senior Quality Engineer

MKS Instruments


Job Location:

Methuen, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 88425 - 147375
Posted: 21 August 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As Sr Quality Engineer you will partner with Manufacturing Supply Chain and Engineering and be responsible for quality engineering activities related to the support of our Flow and Valve this role you will report to the Quality Engineering Manager.

This is a hybrid role; however this person must be able to come in as needed.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Apply strong problem-solving skills to determine root cause(s) and follow through of robust corrective and preventive action in a timely manner using 8D process

  • Lead and mentor cross functional teams to resolve quality issues and drive product Continuous Improvement activities utilizing Quality Improvement teams

  • Conduct or support Design FMEA and Process FMEA as well as Control Plans

  • Use statistical methodology to analyze data and implement action plans for and maintain key parameters for control of process using SPC in manufacturing

  • Coach and lead cross-functional teams for Kaizen/Lean/Six Sigma improvement projects

  • Data analysis using Excel and Microsoft Power BI a plus.

  • Perform internal and external QMS audits with timely closure of findings

  • Produce clear and concise documents including procedures reports training materials and quality records

  • Travel Requirements: Up to 5% of Travel is required.


Skills You Bring:

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering Mathematics Statistics Physics Chemistry Material Science or equivalent and 5 years of Quality / Manufacturing Engineering experience

  • Customer / Supplier interaction experience

  • Experience with Quality and Reliability methodologies and tools such as 8D FAI FMEA DMAIC Gage R&R DFx DOE Six Sigma etc.

  • Familiarity with inspection methods and analytical metrology plus the ability to use inspection equipment


Preferred Skills: (Optional):

  • Technical knowledge applicable to pressure products Electro-mechanical and Metrology/calibration

  • Experience in Test Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or Design Engineering

  • Experience with Supplier Source Inspection and Supplier Audits

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:

Total Base Pay Range $ 88425.00 - 147375.00 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 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..

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MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (MKS) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race color national origin sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions) religion age ancestry physical or mental disability or handicap marital status membership in the uniformed services veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens 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.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC