MKS Instruments

Quality Engineer

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerMKS Instruments
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted29 Sep 2026

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Quality Engineer at MKS Mass Spectrometry Solutions (MSS) in our company based in Crewe (UK), you will partner with Engineering, Operations, Service, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to improve product quality, support new product introduction activities, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and business quality requirements. In this role, you will report to the Quality Engineering Manager, Sophia

You Will Make an Impact By:

Develops, evaluates, revises, and applies technical quality assurance protocols/methods to inspect and test in-process raw materials, production equipment, and finished products
Ensures activities and items are in compliance with both company quality assurance standards and applicable government regulations
Performs analysis and identifies trends in the inspection of finished products, in-process materials and bulk raw materials, and recommends corrective actions when necessary
Ensures that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and statistical process control procedures are followed
May assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards, such as GMPs and ISO regulations
Plans, performs, and supports internal ISO 9001 and process audits, including identification of improvement opportunities, verification of corrective actions, and support of external audits
Evaluates and analyzes the efforts in organizing, documenting, and interpreting inspection support documents and records
Supports quality investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA activities, and continuous improvement initiatives using quality tools and methodologies including 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques

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Skills You Bring:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree or equivalent experience
Experience leading quality investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, statistical analysis, and other structured problem-solving techniques to drive continuous improvement
Experience conducting internal, supplier, or process audits and supporting compliance with quality management systems
Experience supporting First Article Inspection (FAI), product qualification, and manufacturing readiness activities to ensure successful introduction of new products into production
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements, auditing principles, FMEA, control plans, and quality system requirements

Preferred Skills:

Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor training in ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management systems. Perhaps
Experience supporting Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gauge R&R studies, statistical analysis, or process capability improvement activities
Experience within semiconductor, instrumentation, electronics, vacuum technology, or high-technology manufacturing environments
Experience supporting supplier quality, incoming inspection, or manufacturing quality activities
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

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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.

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