MKS Inc. · 1 day ago
Quality Engineer
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $121K/yr
3+ years expMKS Inc. is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented experienced Quality Engineer to join their dynamic product development team. In this role, you will ensure that quality is embedded in designs from day one, driving continuous improvement and enhancing product reliability to ensure customer satisfaction.
Enterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own and drive Product Development/New Product Introduction Quality deliverables through all phase gates
Work with internal teams to increase customer satisfaction by improving the quality of NPI products shipping to customers for evaluation, and beta trials
Troubleshoot customer issues using structured 8D problem solving methods and diagnosing potentially complex issues. Drive critical issues with urgency and effectively communicate solutions to customers
Prepare customer specific quality deliverables including first article inspection reports, audit support and resolution of action items, failure analysis reports and other deliverables as needed
Demonstrate skills in preventive quality methods and compliance, statistical data analysis, critical thinking, structured problem solving (8D), the use of metrics to identify opportunities, and business process improvement
Demonstrate skills in managing manufacturing quality issues, experience in setting up product, and process quality controls for the equipment assembly line in an NPI environment
Monitor the entire NPI production cycle and perform regular tests to identify potential malfunctions as early as possible
Collaborate on DFMEA, PFMEA activities with engineering and technical operations teams. Identify critical parts, assemblies and processes develop associated control plan(s)
Use statistical methodologies to analyze data and implement action plans
Coach and lead cross-functional teams for Kaizen/Lean/Six Sigma improvement projects
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve NPI documentation
Provide leadership on matters related to quality with counterparts in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain
Work closely with supplier quality personnel in resolving customer complaints
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in technical or scientific discipline OR 4 years of related experience
3+ years of experience in quality engineering in electronics manufacturing or related experience
Customer & Supplier Quality relationship management experience
Experience with Quality and Reliability methodologies and tools such as PPAP, 8D, FAI, FMEA, DMAIC, Gauge R&R, DFx, DOE, Six Sigma, etc
Experience and understanding of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality System Standard
Own and drive Product Development/New Product Introduction Quality deliverables through all phase gates
Work with internal teams to increase customer satisfaction by improving the quality of NPI products shipping to customers for evaluation, and beta trials
Troubleshoot customer issues using structured 8D problem solving methods and diagnosing potentially complex issues. Drive critical issues with urgency and effectively communicate solutions to customers
Prepare customer specific quality deliverables including first article inspection reports, audit support and resolution of action items, failure analysis reports and other deliverables as needed
Demonstrate skills in preventive quality methods and compliance, statistical data analysis, critical thinking, structured problem solving (8D), the use of metrics to identify opportunities, and business process improvement
Demonstrate skills in managing manufacturing quality issues, experience in setting up product, and process quality controls for the equipment assembly line in an NPI environment
Monitor the entire NPI production cycle and perform regular tests to identify potential malfunctions as early as possible
Collaborate on DFMEA, PFMEA activities with engineering and technical operations teams. Identify critical parts, assemblies and processes develop associated control plan(s)
Use statistical methodologies to analyze data and implement action plans
Coach and lead cross-functional teams for Kaizen/Lean/Six Sigma improvement projects
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve NPI documentation
Provide leadership on matters related to quality with counterparts in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain
Work closely with supplier quality personnel in resolving customer complaints
Travel Requirements: Up to 5% of Travel is required
Preferred
Experience with Lean, 6S, zero-defect manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and tools
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001 desired
Benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement
[and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.]
Company
MKS Inc.
MKS enables technologies that transform our world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.97B2024-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $1.37B
2023-10-03Post Ipo Debt· $3.6B
1999-03-30IPO
Leadership Team
John T.C. Lee
President & Chief Executive Officer
H
Hossein Zarrin
Director of Product Marketing
Recent News
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