Senior quality engineer - manufacturing (f/m/d)

MKS Inc. enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity, and enable unique innovations for many of the world's leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications.

MKS Inc. in Berlin is looking for a

Senior Quality Engineer – Manufacturing (f/m/d)

Reference number: R19823

We are looking for a skilled Senior Quality Engineer (f/m/d) to join our team at our Berlin plant. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for upholding and enhancing our product quality standards while cultivating a sustainable quality management environment. Leveraging a Continuous Improvement Process approach, you will drive initiatives that ensure the reliability of our product quality. If you are passionate about quality engineering and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our commitment to excellence.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Supporting manufacturing teams in resolving quality issues, both from suppliers and internally.
• Collaborating with suppliers, the Supply Chain, and stakeholders to address key quality challenges.
• Supporting the service department in monitoring field claims and resolving critical field issues.
• Utilizing reporting systems to identify major problems through a Pareto approach.
• Conducting root cause analyses and recommending continuous improvements using Problem Solving (PS) tools such as 8D, Ishikawa, and 5 Whys.
• Performing internal quality audits as well as supplier audits with timely follow-up on results.
• Supporting Quality Management System (QMS), Q-documentation, Q-reports, and quality records.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electronics, physics, or an engineering discipline.
• Several years of relevant experience in a quality-focused role within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• A strong commitment to quality combined with exceptional stakeholder management skills.
• A structured, solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to work internationally (occasional travel required).
• The ability to thrive in cross-functional teams, fostering team spirit and guiding collaborative efforts towards identifying improvement steps.
• Fluency in German and English is essential for this role.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• This is an on-site position with occasional home office
• Ability to sit, stand, or type for extended periods.
• Requires good manual dexterity and coordination for tasks at various heights.
• Operates in a professional office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety when handling mechanical and electrical hardware, including high voltage and heat.
• Typical noise level in the work environment is moderate.

• Opportunities for personal and professional development in an international, digital, and future-oriented environment.
• Attractive compensation model.
• 30 holiday days

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 Inc. is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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