Introduction to the job

As a Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for the technical performance of a selected number of suppliers.  You will work with suppliers on performance monitoring, solving technical issues and driving technical process improvements (quality and yield improvement, process control, cycle time reduction, risk analysis and reduction).  You will work closely together with Supply Chain Engineering, Logistics Supplier Management LSM, Procurement Account Managers and New Product Introduction Supply Chain Engineers in the ASML Development Organization. Depending on the size of the account, you will be a member of Supplier Account Teams.  Focus of your work is on volume control, process optimization and supplier development.

Role and Responsibilities

Quality process and performance on “volume” products for suppliers and their n-tier suppliers

Carry-out analysis of material Quality issues through structural problem-solving processes (DMAIC, 8D) and drive technical solutions during material escalations (MN’s, DN’s, AIR, FAR)

Drive yield and technical process improvements at supplier, actively participate in improvement projects at suppliers regarding cycle time reductions, yield improvements and quality improvements

De-risk manufacturing processes at suppliers by optimizing quality, testing and qualification infrastructure, configuration management, processes and organizational capabilities

Monitor and review supplier Material Quality Performance (MQP)

Contribute to supplier development (e.g. implementing SPC, lean, FMEA, operational excellence at suppliers or n-tier suppliers), understand the needs of supplier and ASML and drive internal supplier changes to align.

Support implementation of EC changes at suppliers on “volume” products

Develops and maintain sustainable partnerships with supplier's senior engineering and management staff

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or other degree specializing in Optics required

Minimum 5 years relevant work experience

Experience with Technical Production Documentations (TPD’s), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Experience in improvement projects in supply chain, preferably in High-tech industry

Experience with engineering and/or supply chain processes in business-to-business (high-tech, low-volume) environment

Experience in Lean Manufacturing

Previous experience in at least 3 of the following: root case analysis, material flow, manufacturing, process engineering, project management

Working knowledge of geometric optics, wave optics, epoxy application in opto-mechanical designs is a plus

Willingness to work 3-4 days in-office required

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work

Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents

Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism

Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.

Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines

Result driven, demonstrate ownership and accountability

Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication

Ability to deal with Resistance, interacts with key stakeholders in a constructive way without being defensive, focuses on data and has an open mind, is always part of the solution

Other information

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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.

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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.

Diversity and inclusion

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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