Senior Director, Engineering

MKS InstrumentsIrvine, CA
2d$260,000 - $300,000Onsite

About The Position

MKS Systems Irvine continues to make significant strategic investments in the development and fabrication of cutting-edge, high precision opto-mechanical assemblies and systems. We are seeking an influential and inspiring leader as Senior Director of Engineering. In this position, you will lead a world-class team developing and testing optical, opto-mechanical, and laser systems for a wide array of applications and markets.

Requirements

  • BS in STEM (advanced degree a plus) with 12+ years leading optics, opto‑mechanics, lasers, or photonics teams and scaling high‑impact engineering organizations.
  • Defines architectures and requirements, drives trade studies, and integrates hardware/software/manufacturing/test to deliver reliable, high‑performance products.
  • Builds and executes roadmaps that align engineering investment to customer needs and business strategy—balancing innovation, risk, cost, and time‑to‑market.
  • Data‑driven problem solver fluent in PDP/FMEA/DfX/8D with strong executive communication to drive alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

  • advanced degree a plus

Responsibilities

  • Leading and inspiring a high‑performing, multidisciplinary Development Engineering team, setting engineering strategy and technical vision.
  • You will be the senior authority making engineering decisions with clear accountability for financial performance, program execution, and long‑term business impact.
  • Driving product development and product test from definition through production, ensuring programs are appropriately resourced, delivered on time and within budget, and meet performance, quality, and reliability targets.
  • Developing long‑term technology and R&D roadmaps aligned with customer and market needs, guiding engineering priorities and investment decisions.
  • Partnering cross‑functionally with manufacturing, automation, quality, supply chain, operations, and product management partners to align engineering strategy with business objectives, customer needs, and production readiness.

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
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