A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Value Stream Engineer at MKS, you will be the end-to-end owner of one or more value streams in optical fabrication. You will partner with operations and engineering teams to continually optimize flow, capacity, quality, and output. In this role, you will report to the Manager of Value Stream Engineering.
You Will Make an Impact By:
Own overall cell output and value stream performance ("cell health")
Analyze and improve flow of materials, information, and resources
Identify bottlenecks and eliminate process inefficiencies
Balance capacity across interdependent fabrication cells
Lead end-to-end process optimization initiatives (e.g., full product lifecycle reviews)
Communicate cell needs and constraints to supervisors, planners, engineering, and supply chain
Establish and align engineering and production priorities
Coordinate with management on capacity planning and resource allocation
Monitor SFIC inputs/outputs and enforce process discipline
Review, prioritize, and track Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP)
Ensure documentation accuracy (OWIs, routers, training materials)
Travel Requirements: 5% of Travel is required
Skills You Bring:
Bachelor's in Engineering degree
5+ years of related experience
Expertise in process optimization and lean manufacturing principles
Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) in manufacturing work cells and production area
Preferred Skills:
Experience with change management
Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems
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 25 pounds
Ability to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time
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 and/or laboratory/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
We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.
Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].
Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].
MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act for Employers.
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