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 Assurance Engineer who will be based at our customer site in Westboro, MA, 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 role 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 effectiveness (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 technical Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience as a Supplier Quality, Quality, or Manufacturing Engineer, or an MS degree and 3 years of experience is required. Any of the following certifications are helpful: ASQ QE; ASQ CQM/OE; ASQ/RAB Lead Auditor; ASQ QA, ASQ CSQP, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt. Knowledge of electro-mechanical commodities is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Initiative, problem-solving skills, results-oriented, a bias toward action
• Excellent organizational skills
• Assertive team player with good situational awareness
• Strong communication skills
• History of effectively identifying and implementing root cause corrective actions
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, targeting 25% with bursts to 50%.
• This is an in-office role, when not traveling to suppliers.

Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $92,000-$116,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. 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 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.

Notice to Applicants:
All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a @veeco.com email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre-employment training. If you have any questions or concerns, or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam, please get in touch with us at recruiting@veeco.com.