Senior Director, Engineering
MKS Instruments · Andover, MA
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $230k–$384k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 15+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level manufacturing role at MKS Instruments (industrial) in Andover, MA. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
- They ask for
- 15+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- FMEA
- Base pay
- $230k–$384k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $100k–$145k. This one lists $230k–$384k.
Median of the low and high ends of 34 live postings that list pay, out of 62 manufacturing engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 61 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- About 169% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (15+ vs 5+)
Typical $95k–$134k, from 31 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 55%
- Lean 53%
- Automation 45%
- Root cause 42%
- New product launch 39%
- Six Sigma 32%
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This plant: MKS Instruments in Andover
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Full description from MKS InstrumentsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
A Day in Your Life at MKS
As a Senior Director of Engineering at the MKS Flow BU , you will partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Product Marketing, Sales, and Customers to develop next generation products/technologies and support customers to solve their most difficult problems . In this role, you will report to the Flow Business Unit General Manager.
We are looking for an exceptional Senior Director of Engineering to join our innovative Engineering Development Team at MKS, Inc. We push the boundaries of technology to develop a wide range of Mass Flow Control products that address the needs of Semiconductor, Industrial Scientific, and Life and Health markets. In this position, you will build, lead, and develop groups that are developing innovative next-generation gas delivery and flow control products. You will also be responsible for contributing to the development, communication, and execution of the Flow BU strategic growth initiatives.
You Will Make an Impact By
- •Oversee the daily workflow and management of the mechanical and electronics engineering development team, including administration of the engineering budget. Establish, communicate, and implement policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent execution of engineering activities
- •Direct engineering management in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products from product definition through release/production. Ensure that development projects are appropriately resource d , and completed in an efficient manner, within budget and in a timely fashion
- •Act as the central engineering resource collaborating with Product Marketing, project management, Operations, Quality and Reliability, Sales, and Service, as products move through development and into production
- •Formulate, direct and execute value engineering activities, and enable long term plans for product cost control/profitability
- •Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies & trends in engineering and development related to our industry
- •Identify , recommend, and implement new technologies and systems to improve organizational efficiency, processes, and decision-making
- •Develop and maintain a technology/R&D roadmap and ensure alignment with our customers’ future roadmap/vision
- •Interact with customers to lead technical engagements on both new and existing products and technologies
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Skills You Bring
- •B.S. degree in Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred
- •15+ years of cross-functional management experience in a product development environment, with strong understanding of manufacturing , gas flow , pressure control, and electrical engineering principles and fundamentals
- •Familiarity with the fundamentals of Engineering management, project management, product development processes, problem-solving methodologies, and DFMEA, as well as key Reliability processes
- •Knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and change management
- •Strong critical thinking skills, in combination with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- •Experience and success in mentoring engineering managers and staff
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- •Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
- •Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs
- •Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
- •Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 30 pounds
- •Ability to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time
- •Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level
- •Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level
- •Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
- •Must be able to exchange accurate information
- •Operates in a professional office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment
- •Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
- •Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
- •Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat
- •Noise level in the work environment is usually average