Quality Engineer

MKS Instruments•Lawrence, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

MKS is recruiting a Quality Engineer for its Lawrence pressure sensor manufacturing site. The role is responsible for maintaining and improving product quality and supporting a sustainable Quality Management environment. The position is on-site. The Quality Engineer investigates quality issues involving electromechanical assemblies, works with manufacturing, service, suppliers, engineers, and other stakeholders to identify and address root causes, and supports continuous improvement. The role also monitors field claims, conducts internal and supplier quality audits, and uses reporting systems and Pareto analysis to identify major problems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electronics, physics, an engineering discipline, or a similar field.
At least 2 years of experience.
Strong knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and practical troubleshooting techniques, including electrical measurements, schematics, test equipment, and diagnostic tools.
Strong, structured problem-solving mentality.
Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with electronic circuit analysis, component-level failure investigation, and interpretation of electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

Perform root cause analysis and recommend continuous improvements using problem-solving tools such as 8D, Ishikawa, and 5xWhy.
Lead and support technical investigations of electromechanical assemblies, identifying failure root causes through analytical and hands-on troubleshooting.
Support Manufacturing in resolving quality issues originating from suppliers and internal processes.
Support Service by monitoring field claims and resolving top field issues.
Work with suppliers, engineers, and stakeholders to resolve significant quality issues.
Conduct internal quality audits and supplier quality audits, and ensure timely closure of audit results.
Use reporting systems and Pareto analysis to identify major problems.