Quality Manager, Supplier Quality

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, we build advanced technologies that enable the world’s next generation of innovation—come be part of what’s next.

Veeco is seeking a bold, strategic Supplier Quality Manager to lead and elevate supplier quality performance, risk management, and operational excellence at our San Jose manufacturing hub, with influence across Veeco operations nationwide. In this highly visible role, you will serve as the face of Supplier Quality to on-site executive leadership, shaping critical business decisions through clear, data-driven insights into supplier performance, risks, and trade-offs.

You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding manufacturing continuity and enabling customer success, building scalable supplier quality systems, and strengthening supplier capability across a complex global supply base. This is an opportunity to lead with impact—driving measurable outcomes, influencing strategy, and building a high-performing organization that supports Veeco’s next generation of innovation.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Executive Engagement

Lead and develop a team of Supplier Quality Engineers supporting San Jose CA, and partial-time individual contributing support for St Paul, MN.

Serve as the face of Supplier Quality to executive leadership, representing performance, risks, and mitigation plans

Deliver clear, data-driven insights in staff meetings, business reviews, and executive forums

Influence decisions by translating complex quality data into actionable business recommendations

Build strong relationships with executive and cross-functional stakeholders

Supplier Quality Strategy & Execution

Execute supplier quality strategy aligned with business objectives

Execute scalable frameworks, KPIs, and governance across the supply base

Drive continuous improvement to enhance supplier performance and reliability

Supplier Performance & Risk Management

Own supplier performance across quality, delivery, and reliability

Lead escalations, ensuring rapid containment, root cause resolution, and executive communication

Identify and communicate risks, including business impact and mitigation plans

Drive supplier accountability and long-term capability improvement

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations leaders

Align stakeholders on supplier decisions, balancing quality, cost, schedule, and risk

Act as a trusted advisor on supplier capability and performance

Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement

Ensure implementation of robust Product Quality Planning (PQP): process flows, pFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC

Execute standardized supplier quality processes, audits, and corrective action methods

Champion structured problem-solving (8D, A3, DMAIC) and data-driven decision-making

Provide executive visibility through dashboards and performance reporting

NPI & Change Management

Ensure supplier readiness for NPI, qualification, and production ramp

Drive consistent supplier change management, including risk assessment and validation

Ensure compliance with configuration management, traceability, and copy-exact requirements

Qualifications

BS in Engineering or related technical field

At least 10 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering

At least 2 years of people leadership (or demonstrated readiness for management)

Experience in high-technology or precision manufacturing environments

Preferred:

ASQ Certifications (CQE, CQM/OE, CQA, CSQP)

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Lead Auditor certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong leadership presence with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels

Proven experience presenting to and influencing executive-level stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to act as the primary representative of a function in leadership forums

Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to:

Translate technical issues into business impact

Clearly articulate risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations

Drive alignment and decision-making under pressure

Deep expertise in supplier quality management within complex, global supply chains

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills at all organizational levels

Proven ability to drive cross-functional and cross-site alignment

Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capability

Ability to balance tactical execution with enterprise-level strategy

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, data-driven approach with proven ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions

Working knowledge of PPAP/AIAG quality tools (SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, statistical analysis)

Ability to apply skills to a high mix, low volume environment

Travel: ~20% (domestic and international)

On-site role when not traveling to supplier/Veeco locations

Salary and Benefits The expected salary range for this position is $132,845—$168,270, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

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. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.