Senior Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction

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: 

Veeco is seeking a senior level Manufacturing Engineer. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide technical expertise for early risk retirement for manufacturability. You will develop manufacturing processes and provide related technical support. You will manage manufacturing related projects, permanently solve issues and coordinate activities with various internal and external suppliers. You will ensure schedules, quality standards, and cost targets are met. You must be able to take ownership, drive, and support development changes from the beginning of tool introduction through successful product production (zero defect target).

Responsibilities:

NPI Leadership:

• Lead the successful transition of new products from the design phase to volume production, ensuring all NPI milestones are met on time and within scope. This includes managing the introduction of engineering changes, validating production processes, and optimizing BOM structures and assembly lines for scalability.

Concurrent engineering:

• Develop Bills of Material (BOM) collaboratively with suppliers and engineers
• Define and drive the optimum product architecture to enable a Configure to Order (CTO) strategy. The product architecture will enable a balance of outsourced and insourced assemblies. Enable a world class quality product via a distributed test strategy validating product performance at each step of the assembly process.
• Collaborate with engineering team to optimize product design and specifications. Implement best known methods related to Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Test (DFT).
• Collaborate with engineering and software team to identify critical inspection and test parameters.
• Work with key stakeholders to evaluate and find design issues or areas of risk during design or development from a manufacturing perspective. Prevent issues from reaching manufacturing.

Volume production build & test readiness:

• Develop BOM structure including assemblies and phantom structure to match sourcing, manufacturing, and test strategy.
• Execute engineering change masters (ECMs), incorporate shop floor control, create effective BOMs and routers managed in SAP.
• Define critical method instructions (MIs).
• Define & implement optimum test sequence starting from subassemblies all the way final test.
• Review and respond to technical queries from suppliers.
• Support large electromechanical tool ETO (Engineer to Order) and CTO manufacturing.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and equipment, finding opportunities for improvement and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Perform disposition and rework notifications for non-conforming material.
• Work with final test operations to support troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical, and control related issues. Be able to permanently resolve these issues to prevent recurrence.

Problem solving:

• Analyze and resolve technical and operational problems (Fishbone, 8D analysis, SPC).
• Implement process improvement methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Solve issues at large on the manufacturing floor via a structured data based preventative action plan.
• Recommend and implement measures to reduce cost, improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

Program management:

• Support the successful transitioning of new products from design to manufacturing launch and volume production (multiple times).
• Participate in product life cycle projects for implementation of new products into production at contract manufacturer site from manufacturing engineering role. 
• Provide regular status reports for activities relating to contract manufacturers and supplier issues as well as objective reporting.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (manufacturing, mechanical, industrial) with at least 8 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and at least 6 years of design experience is required. Experience with process improvement methodologies is required as is experience transitioning new products from design to manufacturing launch and volume production. Experience in complex equipment/product manufacturing is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven experience in leading and supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, from initial design concept through to full-scale manufacturing and volume production. The candidate should have a strong track record of successfully transitioning products from prototype to production while ensuring alignment with manufacturing, testing, and quality standards.
• Knowledge in using tools for virtual design process such as VisMockuUp, Technomatix, Cameo/ CATIA, Creo or similar.
• Experience with SolidWorks-composer/Tol Analyst/Design Check/interference analysis.
• Strong structured problem-solving experience (8D, fishbone diagrams,5S).
• SAP enterprise resource planning experience.
• Experience with systems designs input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software/controls compatibility is preferred.
• Schematic and wire harness design knowledge.

• Experience using Modular BOM's, Design reusable parts for maximum scaling efficiency.
• Vacuum (UHV) and clean room experience highly desirable.
• Experience with SPC and process control methodologies and the use of software such as Minitab, JMP, SPC for Excel required.
• Knowledge of design and quality tools to evaluate manufacturability (DF) and design for failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA).
• Mindset with a strong ability to read and interpret highly technical documents (e.g., mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, bills of material, routings, operating, maintenance, and job safety instructions/procedures) provided in verbal, written, or pictorial form.
• Semiconductor machine tool manufacturing experience a plus.
• Knowledge of signal process methodologies (transfer functions, cross-correlation) is a plus.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma is a plus.
• Must be willing to travel on occasion.

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The expected salary range for this position is $106,000 - $135,000 + bonus + benefits. When determining your pay, we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. If your salary requirements are higher than the advertised range and you remain interested in career opportunities with Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to recruiting@veeco.com.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.