Value Stream Engineer

MKS Instruments•Irvine, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

A Day in Your Life at MKS As a Value Stream Engineer at MKS, you will partner closely with optical fabrication operations to facilitate component manufacturing across one or more work cells. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of Operations and play a key role in driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the value stream.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
2+ years of experience in a manufacturing‑related role
Ability to sit, stand, or type for extended periods of time
Regular requirement for good manual dexterity and coordination
Occasional movement or positioning of objects up to 25 lbs
Ability to remain in a stationary position for approximately 25% of the time
Regular coordination of objects below, at, and above shoulder level
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and effectively
Ability to exchange accurate information with others
Operation in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment
Constant use of computers and other office productivity equipment
Ability to observe documents and details at close range
Strong dedication to safety, including working around mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat

Nice To Haves

Lean training
Six Sigma training
Project management training
Knowledge of optics

Responsibilities

Improving the flow of materials, information, and resources across the entire value stream
Identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste
Initiating and executing LEAN methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives
Creating and maintaining standard work for processes
Developing and rolling out clear work instructions
Creating training documents and identifying training needs and requirements within a work cell
Ownership and maintenance of work‑cell‑level operational metrics, including output, yields, scrap rates, and related performance indicators