Quality Control Inspector

Veeco•San Jose, CA

25d•$53,000 - $71,000•Onsite

About The Position

Veeco is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for its San Jose manufacturing operation. The role helps ensure that precision-machined components, assemblies, and electro-mechanical systems meet engineering and quality requirements before moving through production. The inspector performs incoming, source, and first article inspections; documents findings; and supports investigations of nonconforming materials to protect manufacturing continuity, product quality, traceability, and delivery. The position requires substantial inspection knowledge and sound judgment to perform established inspection tasks and address moderately difficult measurement or documentation issues. The inspector works with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, and suppliers, maintains accurate records in SAP and applicable quality systems, and provides technical guidance to peers without formal supervisory responsibility. The position is based in Veeco’s San Jose manufacturing operation; local candidates only, and relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–4 years of quality inspection experience in a precision manufacturing environment, including inspection of tight-tolerance machined components, assemblies, or electro-mechanical systems.
Demonstrated experience interpreting engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and GD&T requirements.
Hands-on proficiency with precision measurement equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, pin gauges, thread gauges, and surface plates.
Experience documenting inspection results and nonconforming material in an ERP or quality documentation system.
Substantial working knowledge of dimensional metrology and inspection methodology.
Ability to independently complete a wide range of established inspection tasks and use judgment when resolving moderately difficult issues.
Ability to make well-supported recommendations while recognizing when escalation or engineering guidance is required.
Strong proficiency in reading engineering drawings and applying GD&T requirements during inspection.
Ability to conduct and document First Article Inspections accurately and consistently.
Working knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action, Statistical Process Control, and sampling techniques.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and attention-to-detail skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and supplier teams.
Proficiency with SAP or a comparable ERP system, quality documentation systems, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining accuracy, traceability, and quality standards.
Local candidates only; relocation assistance is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Quality, or a related field.
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector, Certified Quality Technician, or comparable certification.
Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, medical device, or another highly engineered production environment.
Experience supporting First Article Inspection, supplier qualification, engineering changes, or New Product Introduction activities.
CMM operation experience; programming experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001, Statistical Process Control, sampling plans, and basic process capability concepts.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming, source, first article, and nonconforming-material inspections of precision-machined components, subassemblies, and electro-mechanical systems using appropriate methods and equipment.
Verify conformance to engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, purchase orders, specifications, and quality standards.
Select established inspection methods and use judgment to address moderately difficult measurement or documentation issues.
Identify and contain nonconforming material to prevent impacts to production, product quality, or customer requirements.
Maintain inspection tools and ensure they are calibrated and suitable for use.
Conduct and document First Article Inspections for new suppliers, prototype parts, engineering changes, and New Product Introduction activities.
Review inspection results, identify discrepancies, and recommend updates to inspection plans, control plans, or documentation.
Coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, and suppliers to clarify requirements and resolve inspection-related issues.
Support investigations of failed, returned, or nonconforming parts using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methods.
Analyze inspection data and recurring defects, communicate findings, and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
Escalate complex, high-risk, or recurring issues to Quality Engineering or management with clear documentation and supporting evidence.
Record inspection results, First Article Inspection documentation, nonconformance records, and material disposition activity in SAP and applicable quality systems.
Maintain complete, accurate, and traceable quality records in accordance with company procedures and quality system requirements.
Support internal audits, calibration compliance, and consistent application of inspection procedures.
Serve as an experienced technical resource for inspectors and manufacturing personnel on established inspection practices, drawing interpretation, and measurement techniques.
Provide peer guidance and share best practices without formal supervisory or team-lead responsibility.
Contribute to process improvement activities that strengthen inspection consistency, quality, and operational efficiency.