Quality Manager

Full job description Introduction to the job Are 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. It must handle the increased complexity of ASML's systems while reducing cost of ownership for customers. To do this, the supply chain- and logistics engineers work with suppliers to continuously reduce cycle times for components, modules and assemblies, increasing supply chain flexibility and customer value. Also the suppliers' quality, flexibility, cycle time reductions, move rate compliance and on-time delivery reliability are monitored, driving supplier development in all areas. This to ensure ASML's supply keeps pace with technological developments and can adapt to changing market conditions.
Role and responsibilities As a QSM you manage your Suppliers' Performance on Product Quality. This according to specifications and in adherence to various quality agreements. You make sure that your supplier delivers and executes according to the existing agreements. If required, you drive changes in the Supplier Quality Management processes to ensure the future's quality of the product.
While 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 a pro-active and Zero Defects Mindset
Perform (Business) Process Improvements
Enable accelerated learning
Education and experience Bachelors 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.
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
Skills Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Ensures accountability
Action oriented
Plans and aligns
Drives results
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Interpersonal savvy
Manages complexity
Persuades
Manages ambiguity
Other information The 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. In today's complex multi-tier supply chains, this is only possible by creating full transparency in the chains and flexibility at suppliers. We manage over 100 chains up to seven tiers deep, addressing potential bottlenecks and supply risks before they impact our customers. It must handle the increased complexity of ASML's systems while reducing cost of ownership for customers. To do this, the supply chain- and logistics engineers work with suppliers to continuously reduce cycle time for components, modules and assemblies, increasing supply chain flexibility and customer value. The department also monitors suppliers' quality, flexibility, cycle time reductions, move rate compliance and on-time delivery reliability, driving supplier development in all areas to ensure ASML's supply keeps pace with technological developments and can adapt to changing market conditions.
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

The 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 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. Our recruiters can share more information about our bonus program, benefits and equity during the hiring process. 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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