Director, Manufacturing Operations

Overview Veeco is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Executive who is excellent in strategy, execution and leadership. In this role, you’ll lead a manufacturing organization responsible for delivering a large portion of the corporate revenue, work with product groups to develop and release new products into volume manufacturing and build and enhance an integrate‑to‑order manufacturing strategy. The Director of Manufacturing Operations reports directly to the Global Operations leadership and serves as a key member of the Somerset Operations management team. This position requires an operations executive with extensive experience leading manufacturing operations worldwide, with expertise in manufacturing, international supply chain, operations and strategic planning. This is a demanding and highly visible role that requires foresight, superb execution in a fast‑paced, challenging, high‑tech environment, and exceptional organizational development and leadership skills. Responsibilities Direct the Sub‑assembly, Assembly, and Test teams to meet corporate strategies and business objectives in Veeco’s Somerset, NJ, factory (about 60 people) Focus on a culture of Safety first. Achieve/Maintain a zero incidents KPI. Achieve world‑class quality metrics for in‑box and out‑of‑box quality. Ensure customer satisfaction through On‑time‑shipments of > 95% to commit. Establish annual budget and resource plan for the site manufacturing operations. Deliver to/ exceed plan. Ensure continuing compliance to all quality and safety standards (including ISO 9001 certification), and a 6S score of > 4.0 in all areas. Develop a world‑class organization – training, mentoring, coaching and leading. Critically assess department staff abilities and take action to ensure long‑term health, productivity, and a high‑performance culture. Establish a roadmap for productivity improvements – Benchmark, Track hours‑earned/hours‑burned, and run continuous improvement/lean programs. Lead the daily GEMBA to ensure all critical roadblocks are resolved. Lead production‑related quality investigations/improvement plans via structured problem solving/8D analysis, and Shift‑Left activities. Execute product transition plans within the product life cycle management phase‑gate process. Be a progressive thinker and role model: enable efficiency‑enhancing tools such as Lean manufacturing and cycle‑time reduction through automated test methods to easily detect/correct manufacturing issues. Support a merge‑in‑transit model. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management and a minimum of 10 years of experience with increasing responsibility in a Manufacturing Operations leadership role. Large‑scale (>$1 million ASP), complex (>1,000 line BOM), high‑mix, low‑volume capital equipment manufacturing experience is also required. Must also have experience with Quality Management Techniques like Lean, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, 8D. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of semiconductor capital equipment is strongly preferred. Strong financial background coupled with solid business acumen needed to manage international, multi‑plant operations. Practical mindset relative to manufacturability operations and business processes. Process‑oriented, data‑driven mindset for decision‑making and driving quality into the product, whether manufactured in‑house or through contract manufacturing partners and suppliers. A dynamic leader who will possess the essential characteristics of a “can‑do” attitude, integrity, competitiveness, accountability, creativity, and teamwork. Capable of inspiring others by creating, articulating and implementing a vision for manufacturing. Must have demonstrated the ability to build and develop a high‑performing team through assessment, recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and developing others. Design for Manufacturability (DfM) training/experience a plus. Experience with SAP and world‑class MES systems is a plus. This position may have occasional domestic and international travel. Salary and Benefits The expected salary range for this position is $160,000‑$205,000, 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) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr