Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Location:

US - PA - Horsham

Requisition

Veeco is enabling the next generation of innovation across the semiconductor, AI, and advanced manufacturing sectors—our success depends on a world-class, resilient global supply base.

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team at our Contract Manufacturer site in Horsham, PA, where you will play a critical role at the intersection of supplier performance and product quality. In this highly collaborative environment you’ll partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to elevate supplier capability, mitigate risk, and ensure flawless execution across the product lifecycle.

This role goes beyond traditional quality engineering—you will be a key driver of improvement, using data, structured problem‑solving and supplier engagement to solve complex challenges while strengthening Veeco’s global supplier ecosystem.

As you grow in this role, you will take increasing ownership of supplier performance, contribute to supplier strategy, and lead cross‑functional initiatives that directly impact product quality, cost, and delivery performance.

• Drive supplier quality and cost improvement initiatives in partnership with Engineering and Supply Chain
• Resolve supplier issues using structured root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Support zero‑defect objectives through effective incoming and outgoing inspection strategies

• Participate in supplier selection, onboarding, and cross‑functional supplier management activities
• Develop and execute supplier quality improvement plans and performance tracking
• Build strong supplier relationships to enhance capability and long‑term performance

• Conduct supplier audits (including SSQA‑based assessments) to baseline performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented, verified, and sustained
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supplier processes and quality systems

• Partner with suppliers to implement and validate PQP tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA
• Evaluate process effectiveness and identify gaps to strengthen supplier quality systems
• Support risk mitigation strategies

• Work closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to improve specifications, manufacturability, and supplier compliance
• Review supplier drawings and specifications (including redlining as needed) to reduce deviations and strengthen quality outcomes
• Ensure alignment to copy‑exact and change‑control expectations

• Manage supplier‑related changes in materials, processes, or designs, including qualification and documentation requirements
• Drive risk identification and mitigation throughout the supply chain lifecycle

• Use data and statistical tools (SPC, trend analysis, metrics) to monitor supplier performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Generate and communicate supplier quality metrics and reports
• Improve efficiency through data automation and digital quality systems

• Take increasing ownership of supplier quality issues and improvement initiatives
• Develop capabilities in supplier strategy, cross‑functional leadership, and performance management
• Contribute to broader quality and supply chain initiatives as the role expands

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years with a Master’s degree, supporting electro‑mechanical components within complex supply chain environments
• Experience in the semiconductor industry is preferred; experience in related industries such as aerospace, automotive, or FDA‑regulated environments is also valued due to transferable skills
• Preferred certifications include ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Certified Supplier Quality…