Quality Engineer - QMS

About Veeco
You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us. 
 

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.
 

We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.

Overview

Make an Impact at Veeco - At Veeco, quality is a competitive advantage—and this role is at the center of how we scale it. As a Quality Engineer (QMS), you will drive the maturity, consistency, and effectiveness of our enterprise Quality Management System across multiple sites and product lines.

This is more than a compliance role—you’ll be a systems thinker and change agent, shaping how quality is embedded into Veeco’s operations, enabling business growth, and strengthening customer trust. You’ll partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to build a data-driven, scalable, and audit-ready QMS.

This role is ideal for someone ready to expand from execution into ownership, with a clear path toward enterprise QMS leadership and governance.

Responsibilities

Enterprise QMS Excellence

• Own and continuously improve QMS processes to ensure scalability, consistency, and ISO 9001 compliance
• Drive standardization across sites and product lines, reducing variation and increasing system effectiveness
• Govern controlled documentation, ensuring clarity, usability, and compliance

Audit & Compliance Leadership

• Lead and coordinate ISO certification, surveillance, and recertification audits
• Serve as a primary interface with auditors, customers, and leadership
• Strengthen audit readiness by evolving internal audit programs and closing systemic gaps

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Champion a systems-based, data-driven approach to quality improvement
• Lead and mature the CAPA program, ensuring strong root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions
• Apply advanced quality methodologies (8D, FMEA, SPC, 5 Whys) to solve complex, cross-functional challenges

Data, Insights & Influence

• Define, analyze, and elevate QMS KPIs and performance metrics
• Translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership
• Influence decisions by connecting quality performance to business outcomes

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Embed quality into daily operations by partnering with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain
• Act as a trusted advisor, simplifying complex quality concepts for diverse audiences
• Lead through influence in a matrixed, multi-site environment

What Success In This Role Looks Like

• QMS processes are standardized, scalable, and consistently executed across sites
• Internal and external audits are effectively managed, and any findings are addressed appropriately in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders
• CAPAs are timely, effective, and prevent recurrence
• Quality data drives proactive decision-making and measurable improvements
• Stakeholders view you as a go-to expert and strategic partner in quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field
• At least 5 years of experience in quality engineering, including hands-on management of an ISO 9001-compliant QMS, participation in internal and external audits, and driving CAPAs that resulted in measurable improvements (e.g., reduced defects or audit findings)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience supporting or leading external audits and compliance efforts
• Strong knowledge of CAPA, internal audits, QMS documentation, and metrics systems
• Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed organization
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Systems thinker with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Strong analytical capability, comfortable turning data into insight and action
• High ownership mindset with the ability to drive initiatives end-to-end
• Preferred Experience
• Semiconductor, capital equipment, or high-tech manufacturing environments
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Experience with SAP Quality Module or similar ERP/QMS systems

Travel

• Approximately 10–20% domestic travel

Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $108,202—$171,320, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

Other benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance

Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.