Sr Quality Engineer
MKS Instruments · Broomfield, CO
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $88k–$147k
- Travel
- 5 %
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at MKS Instruments (industrial) in Broomfield, CO. , you will report to the Sr.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, GD&T
- Base pay
- $88k–$147k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 5 % travel
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Requirements
Up to 5 % of Travel is required.
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A Day in Your Life at MKS
As a Sr Quality Engineer at MKS, you will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Internal Teams to support business and customer needs and drive world-class quality culture. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Quality Manager.
You Will Make an Impact By
- •Developing quality data collection plans and inspection/process documentation. Performing analysis and identifying trends in inspection data. Using statistical analysis tools to identify issues and draw conclusions.
- •Leading cross-functional problem solving and quality improvement teams.
- •Preparing customer first article packages. Understanding customer specifications/requirements and translating them into internal PORs (Process of record). Training personnel in Processes and Procedures.
- •Leading audits to ensure product and process conformity. Documenting results and following action plan through to completion.
- •Reviewing internal and customer data and preparing reports.
- •Travel
Skills You Bring
- •5+ Years of job-related work experience
- •Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required, Master's degree preferred.
- •Strong capability in data collection and analysis, SPC and using statistical tools to identify trends and solve quality problems
- •Leadership skills. Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and gain consensus.
- •Able to interpret mechanical drawings, understand GD&T and mechanical measuring data.
Preferred Skills
- +ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification preferred
- +Experience with Lean/Six Sigma tools and application.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- •Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
- •Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
- •Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 30 lbs
- •Ability to remain in a stationary position for 20% of the time
- •Vision correctable to 20/20