Quality Engineering Manager

MKS Instruments

Quality Engineering Manager overseeing quality strategies and cross-functional collaborations at MKS semiconductor manufacturing. Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a culture of quality.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeAndover • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,750 - $182,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Direct Pressure, Valves, and flow Business unit as well as Andover and Methuen Manufacturing personnel
Ensure site-wide adherence to regulatory requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations
Lead strategic quality initiatives that improve product performance, compliance, and operational excellence
Serve as the primary quality interface to internal and external stakeholders
Build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and proactive quality ownership across all functions
Manage team of technicians and administrators to calibrate standards and equipment
Provide leadership for incoming, in-process, and final quality control operations
Oversee the service quality program, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of field failures and customer complaints
Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory bodies and maintain the site QMS
Manage, coach, and develop a team of quality professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other technical discipline
5-10 years of experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Management within a regulated industry
Demonstrated experience leading quality engineers and inspectors across design, manufacturing, and service
Direct experience working with customers
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, risk management, statistical techniques, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively in both native language and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

Quality EngineeringQuality ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisCAPARisk ManagementStatistical TechniquesSix SigmaLeanISO 9001Quality Management Systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam ManagementContinuous ImprovementAccountabilityProactive Quality OwnershipCustomer InteractionCoachingProblem SolvingCollaboration