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ASML US, LLC

Quality Supplier Manager

ASML US, LLC, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Introduction to the jobAre you our new Quality Supplier Manager, that will engage our suppliers to drive for Zero-Defects and the next level of Supplier Quality Performance? Do you combine an analytical mind-set with a hands-on approach? While making it happen, can you juggle several balls at once? Then the job of Quality Supplier Manager might be something for you!The Quality Supplier Manager (QSM) works in the department Sourcing and Supply Chain Management representing ASML's Quality logistics interface to its supply base, responsible for the Material Availability for our ASML factories.With today's complex multi-tier supply chains, this is only possible by creating full transparency in the chains and flexibility at suppliers. Here over 100 chains are managed up to seven tiers deep, addressing potential bottlenecks and supply risks before they impact our customers.Role and responsibilitiesThe QSM is responsible for supplier's performance and development to improve operational excellence and to meet the ever-increasing business demands, by assessing following key focus quality areas, as stated in the ASML Supplier Profile:Quality Management SystemOperational ExcellenceQuality ControlComplaint HandlingConfiguration and Change ManagementWhile using your knowledge in quality management, analytical thinking, professional network and excellent people skills, you will be responsible for the following:Quality Assurance: Improve supplier quality performance by driving execution of existing quality agreements and improvement actions by your Suppliers, as well as triggering internal actions for changes in product or process design to eliminate Material Notification (MN's) and Deviation Notifications (DN's)

Participate in Supplier Audits to identify gaps in supplier quality management system against ASML Supplier Profile requirements. You manage the supplier to define and execute Improvement Plans to structurally resolve open items and de-risk the supplier

Coaching the Supplier to use ASML designed systems (e.g. portals) and processes, procedures, quality tools and techniques to increase supplier maturity level

Validation and acceptance of Product Readiness (quality) to be released towards volume operations

Ensure execution of supplier related Issue Resolution: MN's, DN's, AIR (ASML Issue Resolution)

Ensure that the definition and execution of the Supplier Quality Roadmap is in line with ASML quality performance ambitions

Leading quality escalations and organizing cross sector teams, including supplier, for solving disturbances in the factory and field, due to material quality

As a Quality Supplier Manager you are:Responsible for the management of quality and operational performance of a selected number of key suppliers

Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to find structural solutions to Material Quality Non-Conformities.

Member of the multi-disciplinary Supplier Account Team, that strategically manages these Suppliers (SAT team)

Key focus Quality areas are Quality Management Systems, Operational Excellence, Quality Control, Complaint Handling, Configuration and Change Management (All related to Quality elements as stated in the QLTCS Supplier Profile)

Main focus areas:Supply Chain Quality optimization and development

Driving suppliers to a pro-active and Zero Defects Mindset

Perform (Business) Process Improvements

Enable accelerated learning

Education and experienceBachelors degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, chemical, optical, industrial) and a green or black belt/lean six sigma experience including tooling (e.g. SPC, FMEA, 8D) or equivalent experience. Masters degree preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience

Experience in managing supplier on quality performance, preferably in complex high-tech and low volume industry

Experience in Quality Improvement & Operational Excellence in Manufacturing environment

Experience in participating in improvement projects across the Supply Chain

Experience in auditing (ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent), quality tools

Experience in complex work environment with multiple stakeholders

SkillsInterfaces with supplier's counterpart and middle & Sr. management level

Interact with peer roles, factory group leads, Strategic Account Teams, SS&P Category, D&E, BLs, Factory, Managers

Focuses on complex volume parts / modules quality related deliverables

Leads quality escalations according to standard processes

Works independently within own field of expertise

Changes/improves internal department processes

Manage operational performance of SAT suppliers

Supporting supplier in setting up a long term Q-roadmap

Drive quality first mindset and improvements at supplier and ASML stakeholders

Ensures execution of supplier related structural material quality issues (MN, DN) Assess R4 readiness

Other informationThe Quality Supplier Manager is taking care of ASML's inbound logistics and is part of the Sourcing & Supply Chain organization. It represents ASML's logistics and quality interface to its supply base, responsible for Materials Availability for ASML's factories and service departments.EOE AA M/F/Veteran/DisabilityThe current base annual salary range for this role is currently:$86,625-144,375

Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

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