Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Prototyping & Lean on Floor

Veeco; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Life and Accident Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Veeco is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Horsham, PA, to lead hands‑on prototype builds and early production. You’ll design tooling, fixtures, and SOPs, while providing floor‑level technical support to keep builds on schedule.

The role requires deep CAD experience and strong DFM collaboration with design and quality teams. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of hands‑on manufacturing experience, a relevant engineering degree, and proven problem‑solving skills on complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field with 8+ years hands‑on experience building complex mechanical or electromechanical products; 6+ years with Master’s; or PhD with 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and product builds: assemble prototypes and low‑volume production, hands‑on with tools and machinery.
• Process development and tooling: design manufacturing aids, jigs, fixtures to support assembly.
• Shop floor support: provide daily technical support to technicians and assembly line personnel.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): work with design engineers to ensure easy assembly and provide feedback.
• Documentation: create build instructions, SOPs, and work instructions for production staff.
• Root‑cause analysis: investigate build failures using 5 Whys and address root causes.
• Equipment installation and testing: assist in installation, testing, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Supplier collaboration: work with suppliers to confirm part quality and troubleshoot materials.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAD (SolidWorks)

AutoCAD

Read engineering prints

Troubleshooting on the floor

DFM feedback

Production tooling design

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Veeco is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Horsham, PA, to lead hands‑on prototype builds and early production. You’ll design tooling, fixtures, and SOPs, while providing floor‑level technical support to keep builds on schedule.

The role requires deep CAD experience and strong DFM collaboration with design and quality teams. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of hands‑on manufacturing experience, a relevant engineering degree, and proven problem‑solving skills on complex