Supervisor, Manufacturing (PSP)

About the role

Veeco's Precision Surface Processing (PSP) division produces advanced wet process tools for next-generation semiconductor manufacturing. This role is crucial for ensuring operational excellence, meeting tight deadlines, and supporting Veeco's growth.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coach a team of manufacturing technicians to ensure builds meet quality, delivery, and safety standards.
• Translate build roadmaps and work orders into actionable priorities, making real-time decisions to keep production on track for customer needs.
• Balance line workflow and adjust resource assignments to optimize throughput.
• Maintain ISO-compliant processes and enforce preventive maintenance, training, and calibration policies.
• Partner with Lean Practitioners to execute continuous improvement initiatives (including 5S and Six Sigma).
• Communicate production metrics through verbal and written reports; lead GEMBA walks for visibility on shop-floor performance.
• Manage material transactions in SAP; assist in part flow and inventory integrity.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience plus 2 years in a supervisory capacity (ISO-regulated environment preferred).
• Experience in high-precision product assembly; semiconductor or vacuum equipment background highly desirable.
• Proven leadership skills: ability to motivate teams, prioritize effectively, and deliver results against operational goals.
• Strong technical literacy: able to interpret schematics, BOMs, routing documents, and mechanical drawings.
• SAP experience strongly preferred; MRP familiarity required.
• Skilled communicator with judgment to balance quality, cost, and delivery in complex decisions.
• Comfortable in cleanroom environments; knowledge of semiconductor equipment assembly preferred.
• Physical ability to lift 30 lbs; regular on-site presence required.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $72,290—$106,024, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. Other benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401(k) with Company Match, and various employee perks such as FSA, Commuter Benefits, Life and Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Emergency Travel Assistance.

Notice to Applicants

All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a @veeco.com email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre-employment training. If you have any questions or concerns, or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam, please get in touch with us at recruiting@veeco.com.