Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

ESPP

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time

Commuter Benefits

Life and Accident Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer IV to lead supplier quality strategy across a global supplier base. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to drive quality from supplier selection through full-rate production.

The role demands deep manufacturing and quality expertise, data-driven decisions, and the ability to influence stakeholders across functions. Travel up to 25–50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in supplier/ manufacturing quality roles.
• Experience with supplier audits and NPI support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supplier quality strategies to improve performance and reduce risk.
• Lead supplier qualification, development, and performance management for critical suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Establish supplier quality metrics, scorecards, and improvement plans that drive quality, delivery, and cost improvements.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments of quality systems and processes.
• Lead complex root cause investigations and corrective actions (8D, DMAIC, A3, 5-Why).
• Support New Product Introduction and production transfers with supplier teams.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Supplier development

Supplier auditing

Global supplier performance

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

NPI support

Root cause analysis

Data analytics

ERP/PLM/QMS

Leadership without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

PLM systems

QMS software

Statistical tools (Cp/Cpk)

Job description

Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: US – NJ – Somerset

Requisition ID: 20203

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

At Veeco, our success depends on a world-class supplier network that consistently delivers high-quality, reliable, and innovative components supporting some of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies in the world. We are seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer IV to serve as a strategic technical leader responsible for driving supplier excellence, mitigating supply chain risk, and ensuring quality and manufacturing readiness across a global supplier base.

In this highly visible role, you will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and key suppliers to influence product quality throughout the product lifecycle, from supplier selection and new product introduction through full-rate production. You will lead complex supplier development initiatives, drive continuous improvement efforts, establish robust quality systems, and resolve critical supplier performance challenges that directly impact business success.

The ideal candidate combines deep manufacturing and quality expertise with strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills and thrives in a fast-paced semiconductor capital equipment environment where data-driven decisions, operational excellence, and supplier performance are critical to success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supplier Quality Strategy & Development

• Develop and execute supplier quality strategies that improve supplier performance, reduce risk, and support business growth.
• Lead supplier qualification, development, and performance management activities for critical suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Establish supplier quality metrics, scorecards, and improvement plans that drive measurable quality, delivery, and cost improvements.

Supplier Auditing & Risk Management

• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to evaluate quality systems, manufacturing processes, and operational controls.
• Drive supplier corrective and preventive actions while managing quality, delivery, capacity, and business continuity risks.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality management systems, change control requirements, and customer expectations.

Manufacturing Quality & Process Control

• Partner with suppliers to develop and validate Product Quality Plans, PFMEAs, Control Plans, MSA studies, and SPC methodologies.
• Define and optimize incoming, source, and outgoing inspection strategies using risk-based quality principles.
• Utilize statistical analysis and process capability data to reduce variation, improve yield, and prevent defects.

Technical Quality Leadership

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to define quality requirements and improve supplier performance.
• Lead complex root cause investigations and corrective actions utilizing 8D, DMAIC, A3, 5-Why, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Serve as a supplier quality subject matter expert, providing technical leadership and mentorship across the organization.

New Product Introduction & Change Management

• Lead supplier quality activities supporting NPI, supplier industrialization, production transfers, and manufacturing ramp-up initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks during product development, qualification, and pre-production phases.
• Manage supplier process, material, and manufacturing changes while ensuring compliance with Copy Exact, configuration management, and change control requirements.

Data Analytics & Operational Excellence

• Analyze supplier quality data, trends, and KPIs to identify risks and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop quality dashboards, reporting tools, and metrics that support data-driven decision making.
• Present supplier performance, risk assessments, and improvement initiatives to cross-functional and leadership teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline supporting complex manufacturing environments.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, or a related technical field.
• Semiconductor capital equipment industry experience strongly preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), ASQ/RAB Lead Auditor, and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Expertise in supplier quality management, supplier development, supplier auditing, and global supplier performance improvement.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, Process Capability (Cp/Cpk), process validation, and risk-based quality methodologies.
• Experience supporting precision machining, fabrication, electro-mechanical assembly, contract manufacturing, and other complex manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, technical specifications, manufacturing standards, and inspection requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading complex root cause investigations and implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), supplier qualification, production transfers, manufacturing ramp-up, and change control activities.
• Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage data to drive quality and operational improvements.
• Experience utilizing ERP, PLM, QMS, and supplier management systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders without direct authority, and communicate effectively with technical, operational, supplier, and executive leadership teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%, with occasional periods approaching 50% based on business needs.

WHY JOIN VEECO?

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and manufacturability of the technologies that enable next-generation semiconductor innovation. As a Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer IV, you will provide strategic leadership across Veeco's global supplier network, influence supplier quality strategy, support critical new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact operational performance, customer satisfaction, and business growth.

This position is ideal for a highly experienced quality professional who excels at balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, enjoys solving complex supplier and manufacturing challenges, and wants to help shape the future of semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $115,000-$145,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

• 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.

Nearest Major Market: New Jersey