Principal manufacturing engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc.

Full-time Other-General
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Location
heroica nogales, sonora, Mexico
Posted
July 26, 2026

Job Description

Job Overview

A Day in Your Life at MKS: We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing engineering activities for Flow products at the Nogales site. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, scalable, and high‑quality production. The Principal Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, and business continuity initiatives, ensuring smooth ramp‑up and operational readiness. This position also drives continuous improvement, automation, and Industry4.0 initiatives aligned with MKS operational excellence goals. The ideal candidate will lead a team of 5–10 engineers and technicians, act as a key liaison with global teams (UK, Colorado), and ensure alignment across Quality, Production, Planning, and Materials. Strong leadership, technical depth in assembly processes, and a structured, data‑driven approach are critical for succ...