Director, Manufacturing Operations

About Veeco

You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s 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 world’s 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.

We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers .

Veeco is hiring a Director, Manufacturing Operations, who is excellent in execution, accountability, and leadership development. In this role, you’ll lead a manufacturing organization responsible for delivering Veeco's laser annealing and lithography products. The Director of Manufacturing Operations reports directly to the VP of Global Operations and serves as a key member of the San Jose Operations leadership team. This onsite position requires an operations executive with extensive experience leading manufacturing operations 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, with exceptional organizational development and leadership skills.

• •Experience with complex capital equipment manufacturing—particularly within semiconductor or related high‑tech industries—is strongly preferred
• •Demonstrate situational leadership and understand when to lead or delegate
• •Strong financial background coupled with solid business acumen
• •Practical mindset relative to manufacturability operations and business processes
• •Leverage process discipline and data‑driven insights to ensure high product quality, whether manufacturing is performed internally or through contract manufacturing and supplier partnerships
• •Act as a dynamic leader who brings a strong sense of ownership, integrity, and collaboration, with the drive and creativity to deliver results in a fast‑paced environment
• •Capable of inspiring others by creating, articulating and implementing a vision for manufacturing
• •Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high‑performing teams through thoughtful assessment, recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing talent development
• •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

• •Medical, Dental, and Vision
• •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