Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

About Veeco
You probably dont realize it but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person every day. Its a bold statement but its true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the worlds 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 worlds 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.

Were looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested Learn more at is looking for a Manufacturing Operationsleaderwhobrings strongexecution cross-functional partnershipandhands-onleadershipto support our IBD300 product this role youll leadthemanufacturing organization responsible forbuilding testing anddeliveringthe IBD300 product line partnering closelywithProduct Management Engineering Supply Chain QualityandService to meet customer commitmentsandbusiness Senior Manager Manufacturing Operations IBD300 Product Linereportstothe Sr. VP Global Operations and serves as a key member of position requires a manufacturing leader with experience in bringing complex capital equipment to market in a high-mix/low-volume environment. The responsibilities include production manufacturing engineering planning quality execution and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the manufacturing team responsible for the IBD300 product line including sub-assembly assembly integration test and shipment readiness activities.
• Drive a safety-first culture and drive achievement of product line safety goals including zero preventable incidents.
• Partnering with your peers (engineering software supply chain quality and planning) to develop hardware software and manufacturing processes that support operational goals (safety quality on time delivery gross margin cycle time).
• Drive concurrent engineering activities to optimize the design for: modularity DfX (design for manufacturing servicing quality) first pass yield delayed configurability ergonomics low-cost sourcing etc.
• Drive product line quality performance including in-box quality out-of-box quality first-pass yield rework reduction and effective containment of production issues.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering against committed schedules targeting on-time shipment performance of greater than 95%.
• Develop and manage product line manufacturing plans staffing requirements capacity needs budget inputs and performance metrics in alignment with business demand.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality safety and operational standards including ISO 9001 requirements and 6S expectations within the IBD300 manufacturing area.
• Build and develop a high-performing IBD300 manufacturing team through training coaching mentoring performance management and effective workforce planning.
• Establish and execute a product line productivity roadmap focused on labor efficiency cycle time earned hours versus burned hours lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Lead daily product line operating reviews and GEMBA activities to identify priorities remove roadblocks and ensure timely escalation of critical issues.
• Leadproduction-related quality investigationsand corrective actions usingstructured problem solving8D root causeanalysis andshift-leftactivities.
• Execute product transition change implementation and manufacturing readinessplans within the product life cycle management phase-gate process.

Qualifications:

Bachelorsdegree in EngineeringOperations Management New Product Introduction or a related disciplineand a minimum of 7 years ofprogressive manufacturing operations leadershipexperience includingleadershipof production teams in a complex manufacturing environmentis in bringing a new product to market is strongly preferred. High-mix low-volume capital equipment manufacturing experience including large-scale systemswithcomplex bills of material is required. Experience withLeanmanufacturing Value Stream Mapping Concurrent engineering Six Sigma 8D root cause analysis and production quality management is also required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of semiconductor capital equipment is strongly preferred.

• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to manage product line budgets capacity staffing labor efficiency and operational performance metrics.
• Technical capabilities to participate in concurrent engineering activities and design reviews.
• Practical mindset relative to manufacturability production execution test readiness material availabilityand business processes.
• Process-oriented data-driven mindset for decision-making and driving quality into the product throughinternalmanufacturing suppliers and cross-functionalpartners.
• A dynamic leader who will possess the essential characteristics of a can-do attitude integrity competitiveness accountability creativity and teamwork.
• Capable of creating articulatingand implementing aclearmanufacturingvision and operating rhythm for the IBD300 product line.
• Demonstratedability to build and develop a high-performingproduct lineteam through assessment recruiting coaching mentoring anddevelopment.
• Design for Manufacturability (DfM) training/experience a plus.

• Experience with SAP and world-class MES systems is a plus.

• This position will require domestic travel and some international travel to support IBD300 product line needs supplier engagement customer commitments or cross-site collaboration.

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Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $130000-$167000 plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location experience and other job-related factors when determining your pay. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco we encourage you to apply or email your resume to .

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. Veecois committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Notice to Applicants:
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