A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Manager of Value Stream Engineering 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 Director of Manufacturing/Operations. 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. Globally, 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. MKS 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. MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us. Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Inc, Product Overview