Quality Engineer - QMS
About The Position
At Veeco, quality is a competitive advantage, and this role is central to scaling it. As a Quality Engineer (QMS), you will drive the maturity, consistency, and effectiveness of our enterprise Quality Management System across multiple sites and product lines. This role is more than just compliance; you will be a systems thinker and change agent, shaping how quality is integrated into Veeco’s operations, enabling business growth, and strengthening customer trust. You will partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to build a data-driven, scalable, and audit-ready QMS. This position is ideal for someone ready to transition from execution to ownership, with a clear path toward enterprise QMS leadership and governance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
- At least 5 years of experience in quality engineering, including hands-on management of an ISO 9001-compliant QMS, participation in internal and external audits, and driving CAPAs that resulted in measurable improvements (e.g., reduced defects or audit findings).
- Proven experience supporting or leading external audits and compliance efforts.
- Strong knowledge of CAPA, internal audits, QMS documentation, and metrics systems.
- Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed organization.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Systems thinker with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Strong analytical capability, comfortable turning data into insight and action.
- High ownership mindset with the ability to drive initiatives end-to-end.
Nice To Haves
- Semiconductor, capital equipment, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
- ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
- Experience with SAP Quality Module or similar ERP/QMS systems.
Responsibilities
- Own and continuously improve QMS processes to ensure scalability, consistency, and ISO 9001 compliance.
- Drive standardization across sites and product lines, reducing variation and increasing system effectiveness.
- Govern controlled documentation, ensuring clarity, usability, and compliance.
- Lead and coordinate ISO certification, surveillance, and recertification audits.
- Serve as a primary interface with auditors, customers, and leadership.
- Strengthen audit readiness by evolving internal audit programs and closing systemic gaps.
- Champion a systems-based, data-driven approach to quality improvement.
- Lead and mature the CAPA program, ensuring strong root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
- Apply advanced quality methodologies (8D, FMEA, SPC, 5 Whys) to solve complex, cross-functional challenges.
- Define, analyze, and elevate QMS KPIs and performance metrics.
- Translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Influence decisions by connecting quality performance to business outcomes.
- Embed quality into daily operations by partnering with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.
- Act as a trusted advisor, simplifying complex quality concepts for diverse audiences.
- Lead through influence in a matrixed, multi-site environment.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
