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This position will lead all quality and reliability initiatives at the site and play a key role in advancing our culture of quality excellence and product performance for our high-power laser-based systems.\nMKS Equipment Solutions Business develops Laser-based micro manufacturing systems and component test systems that are used worldwide by manufacturers in the electronics industry to process the materials and components that are an integral part of the electronic devices and systems in use today. We are open to new perspectives and ideas.\n You Will Make an Impact By:\nDefine and execute Quality and Reliability Plans for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, ensuring customer expectations and compliance requirements are met.\nCollaborate closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, and Marketing to translate customer requirements into effective quality and reliability strategies.\nLead reliability engineering activities across the product lifecycle, including DFR/DFMEA, PFMEA, risk assessments, and reliability modeling.\nOversee qualification, validation, and life testing strategies, ensuring products meet reliability and durability targets.\nDrive root cause analysis for systemic failures using structured problem-solving tools (8D, CAPA, FRACAS) and ensure corrective actions are embedded into design and process standards.\nOwn and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with relevant standards (ISO-9001:2015). Lead internal, external and customer audits; ensure timely and effective CAPA execution.\nLead cross-functional Quality Improvement Teams (QITs) focused on reducing field failures, improving out-of-box quality, and reducing warranty costs.\nSupport product design reviews with reliability input, including the development of critical component requirements and design robustness reviews.\nChampion the use of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), DFMEA, and other quality tools throughout the product lifecycle.\nSkills You Bring:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Reliability, Mechanical) or a related technical field.\n10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Reliability Engineering leadership or related technical disciplines.\nProven success managing QMS programs, audits, and leading quality system improvements.\nExperience working with high-power industrial lasers, laser-based systems or complex electro-mechanical systems is strongly preferred.\nProficient in quality tools such as DFMEA, APQP, 8D, CAPA, and FRACAS.\nStrong analytical and data visualization skills with expertise in software tools such as ReliaSoft, JMP, MATLAB, Power BI, and/or Python.\nEffective multitasking and time management skills, with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.\nAbility to travel up to 10% to support customer, supplier, and corporate quality initiatives.\nPreferred Certifications: ASQ certifications (CQM/OE, CRE), Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent. \nPhysical Demands and Working Conditions:\nPerform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time\nRegularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination\nMust be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand\nMust be able to exchange accurate information\nThe ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)\nOperates in a professional office environment\nConstantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery\nNoise level in the work environment is usually average\nCompensation and Benefits:\nSalary Pay Range: $135,000.00 - $225,000.00 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. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.\nBonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].\nBenefits: 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.].\nMKS 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.\nGlobally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.\nMKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.\nMKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. 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