ASML · San Diego
Manufacturing & Operationsposted 9d ago
Role and Responsibilities
1. Team Leadership & People Development
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Project Leaders to strengthen competencies in quality mindset, quality control, issue resolution, and quality assurance, and quality system.
Build strategic capability in supplier quality management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.
Allocate resources, set priorities, and provide clear direction to ensure timely resolution of quality issues.
2. Quality Governance & Audit Management
Own the ISO‑9001 audit strategy, including audit planning, execution, action follow-up, and compliance validation.
Oversee supplier audits and Orange‑Heart‑Meeting (3-way call: factory, supply chain management, suppliers), ensuring alignment of suppliers with ASML quality expectations.
3. Material Quality Escalation & Issue Resolution
Lead cross‑functional teams (Factory, D&E, SS&P) to resolve material quality issues and prevent recurrence.
Ensure effective containment, structured problem solving (8D, FMEA, SPC, etc.), and data-driven improvement actions.
4. Process Performance & Continuous Improvement
Evaluate manufacturing and supply chain processes to identify improvement opportunities and drive factory-wide quality enhancement.
Promote LEAN practices and act as a driver for long-term quality transformation across operations.
5. Stakeholder & Customer Alignment
Collaborate closely with internal customers (Manufacturing, PE, D&E, Procurement, Supply Chain) to capture quality feedback and ensure alignment on improvement priorities.
Represent Quality of factory in critical meetings and business reviews, influencing strategic decisions with data-backed insights.
Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field preferred.
Experience
10+ years in high‑tech manufacturing with strong focus on Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or Supplier Quality.
Proven experience in quality leadership roles within complex, high-tech environments.
Strong experience with supplier management, logistics, manufacturing, and D&E interfaces.
Audit management experience (ISO9001, supplier audits, system/process audits).
Skills & Competencies
Strong command of quality tools: SPC, TQM, FMEA, 8D, Gauge R&R, etc.
Excellent problem-solving and conflict‑handling capabilities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; effective in multicultural environments.
Stakeholder management and cross-functional influence.
Other Information
This role involves engaging with senior management and collaborating across multiple sectors, necessitating adaptability and resilience. It offers the opportunity to influence organizational culture and support long-term business growth by leading impactful change initiatives.
Flexible working schedule when needed to support cross‑region collaboration (e.g., US time zone).
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.
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