A Day in Your Life at MKS:As a Senior Supervisor Manufacturing Engineering at MKS Broomfield, you will partner with production manufacturing, operations, planning design engineering and quality to oversees the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations.You Will Make an Impact By:
Manufacturing Process Design & Optimization
Develop, standardize, and continuously improve manufacturing processes
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
Optimize cycle times, labor utilization, and material flow
Ensure processes are scalable, repeatable, and cost-effective
Team Leadership & Development
Manage and mentor manufacturing/process engineers and technicians
Set priorities, allocate resources, and conduct performance reviews
Build technical depth, problem-solving capability, and leadership skills within the team
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Equipment, Tooling & Automation Strategy
Specify, justify, and implement new equipment, tooling, and automation
Drive capital projects from concept through installation and qualification
Improve OEE, uptime, and maintainability in partnership with Maintenance
Evaluate make/buy decisions and automation ROI
4.Cost, Throughput & Productivity Improvement
Reduce manufacturing cost through waste elimination and process optimization
Support cost-down initiatives (labor, scrap, rework, materials)
Improve throughput and capacity planning to meet demand
Track and report KPIs (scrap, yield, OEE, cycle time, cost per unit)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as the manufacturing engineering interface with:
Operations / Production
Quality
Supply Chain & Sourcing
Program Management
Finance (capex, cost models)
Align engineering priorities with business and production goals
Documentation & Standardization
Own and maintain manufacturing documentation:
Work instructions
Process flows
Routings
PFMEAs and control plans
Drive standard work across lines, cells, or sites
Travel Requirements: Up to 5% of Travel is required.Skills You Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience. Master's Degree preferred
5+ years of related experience in manufacturing operations leadership experience
Technical & Engineering Skills
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately
Ability to manage performance, attendance, and conflict fairly
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated project & change management experience
Consistent enforcement of safety rules and safe work practices
Solid understanding of quality standards, inspections, and defect response
Physical Demands & 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 40 lbs- Ability to remain in a stationary position for 20% 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
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.
Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].
Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].
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