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In this role, you will report to the Quality Engineer Manager\nPrincipal Responsibilities:\nDevelops, evaluates, revises, and applies technical quality assurance protocols/methods to inspect and test in-process raw materials, production equipment, and finished products\nEnsures activities and items are in compliance withboth company quality assurance standards and applicable government regulations\nPerforms analysis and identifies trends in the inspection of finished products, in-process materials and bulk raw materials, and recommends corrective actions when necessary\nEnsures that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and statistical process control procedures are followed\nMay assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards, such as GMPs and ISO regulations\nEvaluates and analyzes the efforts in organizing, documenting, and interpreting inspection support documents and records Required Skills:\nBachelor of Science in Engineering degree or equivalent experience\n2 years of related experience Physical Demands & 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\nRegularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level\nMust be able to exchange accurate information\nOperates in a [professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing] environment\nAbility to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)\nConstantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery\nDedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat\nNoise level in the work environment is usually average The Quality Engineer will maintain and improve the MKS QMS System and products quality programs. Identify and facilitate improvements in new product development, supplier and manufacturing processes to ensure the highest quality products. Lead and instill a sense of ownership for the ISO and Internal Audit programs being responsible for many aspects of internal and external quality audits. Drive urgency for product and process improvements that improve customer satisfaction. Champion product quality improvements driven by field data analysis to achieve desired performance levels. Quality Engineer will facilitate and support problem solving activities aimed at identifying and resolving manufacturing, quality, and customer reliability issues. This requires a strong understanding of quality and statistical tools, and experience in their practical application. Employee will be expected to make decisions supported by data analysis and thorough investigation. Technical analysis of product returns data to manage improvements across engineering, operations and supply chain Customer satisfaction: customer quality and satisfaction methods. Timely and effective response to customer issues utilizing structured problem solvingtechniques Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product Other responsibilities assigned by the Principal Quality Engineer, including the role of an Associate Quality Engineering professional\nGlobally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.\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. 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