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 our Somerset, NJ, office, to drive quality improvement and risk mitigation initiatives associated with its suppliers and contract manufacturing partners. Strong communications enabled by a data driven and collaborative skill set will be critical to success in this role as you'll strive to better enable Veeco's suppliers to more effectively meet the challenging requirements of Veeco and its customers.We are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment where data-based decision-making is valued. If you are experienced as a supplier/quality engineer or manufacturing engineer in a high-tech industry where both preventive risk mitigation and the effective and timely driving of root cause corrective actions is critical, then this job could be for you.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy supplier quality engineering best practices, 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 to enable their success in the delivery of on-time and on-target materials.
• Create supplier quality improvement plans, perform supplier audits, implement closed loop corrective actions, and generate quality metrics and reports in support of supplier management program.
• 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 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 to improve inspection effectivity through the clarification of critical to quality requirements for critical parts.
• 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 both internally and through Veeco's customers.
• Ensure suppliers have implemented, and are executing processes, aligned to copy exact and change control expectations.
• Identify and implement appropriate supplier outgoing and incoming quality assurance inspection plans to support zero supplier defects impacting manufacturing operations.
• Utilize SPC tools to enable identification of process control variances in our supplier base.
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness improvements through the utilization and refinement of automated data management and information systems.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a technical area and a minimum of 5 years of experience as Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality or Manufacturing Engineer are required. Experience in electro-mechanical commodities a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Certifications in ASQ QE; ASQ CQM/OE; ASQ/RAB Lead Auditor; ASQ QA, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred
• Ability to take initiative and to utilize superior problem-solving skills
• Results oriented, organized, assertive and a team player with situational sensibility
• Strong communicator, able to effectively influence both verbally and in writing
• Proven record of effectively identifying and implementing root cause corrective actions
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (20%)

The expected salary range for this position is $88,723-$112,383, 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.