Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Veeco•San Jose, CA

12d•$154,929 - $193,661•Onsite

About The Position

Veeco’s San Jose site is the production hub for Laser Spike Annealing (LSA), Next-Gen Spike Annealing (NSA), and Advanced Packaging (AP) lithography systems — highly complex capital equipment that enables advanced chip packaging, AI workloads, and leading-edge semiconductor nodes. These systems demand precision, throughput, and zero-defect assembly. As Manufacturing Manager for Day Shift, you will own production output for your area — balancing quality, schedule attainment, and cost while sustaining a continuous improvement culture on the floor. You are a hands-on leader who thrives in a high-mix, low-volume environment, capable of resolving bottlenecks in real time, coaching a skilled team, and institutionalizing lean manufacturing practices. This role is critical to delivering Veeco’s most strategic products on time for customers shaping the future of computing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
10 years in manufacturing operations, including at least 5 years in supervisory or managerial roles.
Direct experience leading the production of complex electro-mechanical systems; semiconductor capital equipment strongly preferred.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP experience preferred).
Ability to work 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM on-site and flex as needed during critical production demand periods.

Nice To Haves

Proven success managing high-mix, low-volume manufacturing for precision equipment.
Strong familiarity with vacuum systems and controls; semiconductor tool experience highly desirable.
Ability to empower and coach teams, strengthen bench depth, and sustain engagement during operational scaling.
Expertise in Lean manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving; formal CI certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) a plus.
Strong cross-functional communication skills — able to influence and align Planning, Supply Chain, and Engineering on schedule-critical decisions.
Data-driven decision-making: ability to interpret KPIs to drive systemic improvement.

Responsibilities

Manage daily manufacturing operations during the Day Shift, directing assembly and integration of complex electromechanical systems.
Translate the master production schedule into resource and manpower plans, ensuring labor, materials, and equipment capacity align to hit customer delivery dates.
Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and assembly technicians, building team capability and accountability in a high-performance culture.
Identify and close process gaps impacting safety, quality, or throughput; implement structured root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5 Whys, RCCA).
Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 6S, value-stream mapping, cycle-time reduction, and standard work adoption.
Collaborate closely with Planning, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve late materials, incorporate design changes, and prevent schedule slips.
Track and report KPIs (safety, yield, on-time delivery, productivity) — presenting monthly performance reviews with data-driven improvement plans.
Institutionalize quality feedback loops: ensure lessons learned from customer issues flow back into build processes.
Promote an uncompromising safety culture, sustaining compliance with all Veeco and industry EH&S standards.