Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

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 looking for a collaborative Supplier Quality Engineer based in Somerset, NJ, to drive quality improvement and risk mitigation initiatives with suppliers and contract manufacturing partners. Strong communication skills enabled by a data-driven and collaborative skill set will be critical to success in this role as you’ll strive to enable Veeco’s suppliers to meet the challenging requirements of Veeco and its customers more effectively. If you are self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced environment where data-based decision-making is valued and preventive risk mitigation and driving root cause corrective actions are critical, then this job could be for you!

Responsibilities:

• Enable cost down and part quality improvement initiatives in partnership with supply chain and engineering.
• Participate in cross-functional supplier management teams, focused on selecting and improving suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Create supplier quality improvement plans, perform supplier audits, implement closed-loop corrective actions, and generate quality metrics and reports.
• Work with suppliers to execute product quality plans (PQP) on critical parts and validate/audit their effectivity (process flows, pFMEA’s, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, etc.)
• Execute supplier audits utilizing SSQA principles to baseline, identify, and drive improvement opportunities with select key suppliers.
• Work closely with design and manufacturing engineering to review supplier specifications and red line drawings to improve supplier effectiveness, reduce supplier deviations, and strengthen inspection effectiveness.
• Develop, refine, and deploy risk mitigation strategies during pre-production phases to enable successful new product launches.
• Manage risk associated with changes in materials or processes, supporting change notification documentation and qualifications internally and through Veeco’s customers.
• Ensure suppliers have implemented processes aligned with copy exact and change control expectations.
• Identify and implement appropriate supplier outgoing quality and incoming quality assurance inspection plans to support zero supplier defects impacting manufacturing operations.
• Utilize SPC tools to enable the identification of process control variances in our supplier base.
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness improvements through automated data management and information systems.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience as a Supplier Quality, Quality, or Manufacturing Engineer, or an MS and 3 years of experience, is required. Any of the following certifications are preferred: ASQ QE; ASQ CQM/OE; ASQ/RAB Lead Auditor; ASQ QA, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Has initiative, problem-solving skills, results-oriented, a bias toward action
• Excellent organizational skills
• Assertive team player with good situational awareness
• Strong communication skills
• A history of effectively identifying and implementing root cause corrective actions
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical commodities is preferred
• Ability to travel domestically 10-20%

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The expected salary range for this position is $88,723 – $112,383, plus bonus opportunity. When determining your pay, we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in 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.