Senior Quality Technician - In-Process Inspection (PSP)

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 55,082 - 80,788; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, Sick Time

FSA

Commuter Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Identity Theft Remediation

Emergency Travel Assistance

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. is seeking a Senior Quality Technician - In-Process Inspection to perform inspections and quality checks during manufacturing, ensuring products meet specifications and customer requirements.

The role interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to identify nonconformances, prevent defects, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Strong attention to detail and experience with ISO/IATF/AS9100 are preferred.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
• Basic understanding of statistical process control (SPC).
• Experience using standard measurement and inspection tools.
• Proficiency with Excel, ERP/MES, and quality systems.
• Ownership mindset with urgency to complete tasks in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience in regulated or high-precision manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO, IATF, AS9100, or similar quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections of parts, assemblies, and materials at defined manufacturing stages.
• Verify conformance to drawings, specifications, control plans, and work instructions.
• Record inspection results in reports or SPC charts and communicate issues to teams.
• Identify nonconforming material and support containment actions.
• Assist with root cause investigations and CAPA.
• Support first article inspections (FAI) and setup approvals.
• Maintain calibration status of inspection equipment.
• Follow quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

GD&T

SPC

Inspection tools

Read drawings

Excel

ERP/MES

Quality systems

ISO/IATF/AS9100

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Gauges

Job description

Senior Quality Technician - In-Process Inspection (PSP)

The Senior Quality Technician - In-Process Inspection is responsible for performing inspections and quality checks during the manufacturing process to ensure products meet established specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. This role works closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to identify nonconformances, prevent defects, and support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections of parts, assemblies, and materials at defined manufacturing stages.
• Verify product conformance to drawings, specifications, control plans, and work instructions.
• Use inspection tools and measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gauges, and visual inspection aids.
• Perform in-process inspections at different stages of the build including documentation and checklist verification.
• Record inspection results accurately in inspection reports, SPC charts, or electronic quality systems. Communicate inspection results and quality issues to manufacturing operators, supervisors, and quality engineers.
• Identify, document, and elevate nonconforming material; support containment actions as required.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support first article inspections (FAI) and setup approvals.
• Maintain inspection equipment calibration status and basic upkeep.
• Follow all quality system, safety, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, or equivalent).
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or technical certification in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred. Minimum 4 years of related experience in manufacturing quality or inspection.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
• Basic understanding of statistical process control (SPC).
• Experience using standard measurement and inspection tools.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (Excel, ERP/MES, quality systems).
• Get-it-done mindset with a strong sense of ownership and urgency, able to drive tasks to completion in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in regulated or high-precision manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO, IATF, AS9100, or similar quality standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $55,082-$80,788, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 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.