A Day in Your Life at MKS:
We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations for Flow products at the Nogales site. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining efficient manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.
The Manufacturing Engineer will support New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, and day-to-day production activities, working closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Production, Planning, Materials, and Design Engineering. This role focuses on process stability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within a high-mix manufacturing environment.
You Will Make an Impact By:
Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and processes for parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies (Flow products)
- Support NPI and product transfers by coordinating with Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability and smooth product release
- Create and maintain work instructions, process flows, and manufacturing documentation
- Estimate manufacturing costs, define time standards, and recommend tooling, fixtures, and process improvements
- Support production lines by troubleshooting issues, implementing corrective actions, and improving yield, quality, and cycle time
- Assist in process validation activities and implementation of engineering changes (ECO/TDN)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on quality, delivery, and production priorities
- Maintain production records, KPIs, and reporting systems to monitor manufacturing performance
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, problem-solving, waste reduction)
- Support equipment, tooling, and fixture readiness for production needs
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards
Skills You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience and 2+ years of related experience
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of manufacturing processes (assembly, testing, inspection)
- Experience supporting NPI or production environments
- Problem-solving skills (root cause analysis, basic 8D, troubleshooting)
- Understanding of process documentation (work instructions, process flows)
- Familiarity with time studies, line balancing, and process optimization
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Basic knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
Preferred Skills: (Optional)
Experience with Flow products or precision assembly environments
- Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, and SPC
- Exposure to Industry 4.0 tools or data tracking systems
- Experience supporting pilot builds or engineering builds
- Lean or continuous improvement training
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods
- Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
- Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 25 lbs
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for approximately 15% of the time
- Requires manual dexterity and coordination at various levels (below, at, and above shoulder level)
- Must be able to communicate and exchange information clearly and accurately
- Operates in a manufacturing and office environment
- Constant use of computer and office productivity tools
- Ability to observe details at close range
- Commitment to safety when working with mechanical/electrical systems, high voltage, gas, water, and heat
- Noise level is typically moderate
Globally, 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.
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: [email protected] .
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