Quality 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 Quality Engineer to join our Quality and Customer Experience organization to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support operational effectiveness as we meet and exceed the challenging requirements of our customers. As a Quality Engineer, you will drive a systems approach into critical quality processes, consistent with the expectations of customers in the semiconductor industry and ISO 9001:2015. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure quality for new and existing products. Additionally, you will be expected to deploy and utilize key performance metrics to monitor, identify and drive opportunities for improvement at both a product and process level. Reporting to the Director of Quality, this position will engage across the broad spectrum of quality operations with the right candidate being a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills, who is able prioritize tasks effectively and who thrives in a fast-paced environment where the development of practical business processes enables data-based decision-making is valued.

If you are experienced driving a systems approach while enabling product quality and customer satisfaction improvements as a change agent for a high technology capital equipment manufacturer, and are motivated by challenge, then this position may be right for you.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and utilize key performance metrics to enable continuous improvement. Conduct trend analysis, execute and drive analytical problem solving, recommend and implement root cause and corrective actions and support failure analysis investigations.
• Lead and support cross-functional teams, working collaboratively to solve critical quality issues.
• Conduct inspections of sub-assemblies and final assemblies on the production floor in support of Operations.
• Engage with production personnel and production processes to systemically identify areas for improvement and lead root causes corrective actions.
• Participate in business process improvement projects that influence the quality of Veeco products and services and serve to exceed the expectations of our customers.
• Collect information for the summary reports and present to management and leadership teams on the status of top quality issues, key performance metrics, customer satisfaction, improvement initiatives and quality system performance.
• Participate and support ISO9001 internal auditor activities as required.
• Partner effectively with key suppliers and contract manufacturers to leverage failure analysis into learning that benefits both Veeco and the customer experience.
• Establish, implement and maintain the Quality Management Systems standardized across the company.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Reliability Engineering or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience ora Master's degree and no experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Statistical Analysis Techniques and Quality Tools (i.e. Gauge R&R, Capability studies, SPC, FMEA, pFMEA, Fish-Bone Analysis, 8D problem solving, etc.). and demonstrated analytical skills driving a data-based approach to solve customer quality issues.
• Capital equipment manufacturing experience especially in the semiconductor industry is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with measuring tools and equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and semiconductor industry requirements preferred.
• High degree of proven self-initiative and ability to think and act independently.
• Exceptional multi-tasking and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational, issue management skills and outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Track record of participating on cross functional teams in 8D and/or quality improvement projects is preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, with advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt problem solving experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate at various levels including executive.
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Quality and Service Modules is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestic & internationally approximately 10%.

The expected salary range for this position is $67,686.00-$85,735.60, 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 torecruiting@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. Veecois committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.