Overview:Veeco's San Jose site is the production hub for Laser Spike Annealing (LSA), Next-Gen Spike Annealing (NSA), and Advanced Packaging (AP) lithography systems - highly complex capital equipment that enables advanced chip packaging, AI workloads, and leading-edge semiconductor nodes. These systems demand precision, throughput, and zero-defect assembly.
As Manufacturing Manager for Day Shift, you will own production output for your area - balancing quality, schedule attainment, and cost while sustaining a continuous improvement culture on the floor. You are a hands-on leader who thrives in a high-mix, low-volume environment, capable of resolving bottlenecks in real time, coaching a skilled team, and institutionalizing lean manufacturing practices. This role is critical to delivering Veeco's most strategic products on time for customers shaping the future of computing.
Responsibilities:- Manage daily manufacturing operations during the Day Shift, directing assembly and integration of complex electromechanical systems.
- Translate the master production schedule into resource and manpower plans, ensuring labor, materials, and equipment capacity align to hit customer delivery dates.
- Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and assembly technicians, building team capability and accountability in a high-performance culture.
- Identify and close process gaps impacting safety, quality, or throughput; implement structured root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5 Whys, RCCA).
- Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 6S, value-stream mapping, cycle-time reduction, and standard work adoption.
- Collaborate closely with Planning, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve late materials, incorporate design changes, and prevent schedule slips.
- Track and report KPIs (safety, yield, on-time delivery, productivity) - presenting monthly performance reviews with data-driven improvement plans.
- Institutionalize quality feedback loops: ensure lessons learned from customer issues flow back into build processes.
- Promote an uncompromising safety culture, sustaining compliance with all Veeco and industry EH&S standards.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
- 10 years in manufacturing operations, including at least 5 years in supervisory or managerial roles.
- Direct experience leading the production of complex electro-mechanical systems; semiconductor capital equipment strongly preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP experience preferred).
- Ability to work 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM on-site and flex as needed during critical production demand periods.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Proven success managing high-mix, low-volume manufacturing for precision equipment.
- Strong familiarity with vacuum systems and controls; semiconductor tool experience highly desirable.
- Ability to empower and coach teams, strengthen bench depth, and sustain engagement during operational scaling.
- Expertise in Lean manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving; formal CI certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) a plus.
- Strong cross-functional communication skills - able to influence and align Planning, Supply Chain, and Engineering on schedule-critical decisions.
- Data-driven decision-making: ability to interpret KPIs to drive systemic improvement.
Salary and BenefitsThe expected salary range for this position is $154,929.00 -$193,661.00, 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
- 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
