Supplier Lead Auditor

Introduction

ASML supports the semiconductor industrys ongoing quest for producing faster smarter and more energy efficient chips. We are a young dynamic international and highly skilled workforce. ASML creates the systems that the semiconductor industry needs to achieve its goals. This can only be accomplished with a strong support of our suppliers.

Do you have a passion to improve the Quality of ASMLs products and processes

Are you experienced in Quality Assurance to drive the improvement of products services and processes in a high-tech environment Experienced in New Product and Process Development

If you are looking for a next challenge in your career Join ASML Supplier Audits a team of Supplier Audit professionals.

Job Mission

The Supplier Audit team identifies risks and drives continuous improvement in key processes at suppliers related to Quality Logistics Technology Cost reduction and Sustainability (QLTCS) performance.

As Supplier Lead Auditor you act as an independent expert to identify risks verify risk mitigations and drive quality improvements at suppliers and in the ASML supply chain.

Job Description

The Supplier Lead Auditor plans executes and leads cross-sector audits versus defined ASML requirements and standards. He/she supports the Category Management and Supplier Account Teams in driving effective resolution of key quality logistics or technology issues in the supply chain by executing theme audits at suppliers. Because of risk based supplier audits QLTC risks are identified before supplier selection via focused selection audits.

Together with the category management the supplier strategy is translated in an agreed audit plan. This includes the alignment with the worldwide audit strategy. To drive impact audits are managed end-2-end from planning to execution and follow-up. Regular status updates are provided to the cluster categories and other stakeholders. Finally the verification of the improvements is done in collaboration with the supplier account teams.

Next the Global Quality lead auditor team owns the audit process and the Supplier Lead Auditor supports the audit process by identifying best audit practices for the Global Supplier audit team.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics or similar discipline required
• Masters degree in Engineering Physics or similar discipline preferred

Experience

• A minimum of 7 years working experience preferably in high-tech companies working with complex products and processes
• Auditing experience required preferably in the semiconductor industry or similar industry
• Seniority and broad experience in: Quality Manufacturing Operations supplier management Process/Manufacturing Engineering manufacturing logistics Product/Process development or equipment engineering
• Broad experience with different technologies (e.g. mechatronics optical etc.)
• Experience with new product introductions (NPI) at suppliers and industrialization

Professional skills

• Certified ISO9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent
• Good knowledge of International Quality Standards e.g. ISO9001 ISO14001
• Broad expertise and hands on experience in use of Quality tools: QFD FMEA Design Reviews Design for Reliability Design of Experiments Customer Complaint Process Root Cause Analysis Methodology - Ishikawa 5 Why analysis 8D MSA SPC statistical methods value stream analysis Kaizen events brainstorming sessions Continuous Improvement Pareto Analysis
• Expertise in risk management (Project Product and Process) Experience in facilitation and execution of PFMEAs
• Experienced in project management Knowledge of New Product Development process (Phase/Toll Gate) Managed small to large projects and good understanding of Project Management Methodologies and principles (PMBOK). Project Manager PMP certification a plus. Familiar with Project Charter Project Plan Project Risk assessment Resource Plan Prototype to Volume manufacturing reviews process and Product validation and release processes
• Experience in performing Pareto Analysis and developing improvements initiatives to help optimizing process yields and improve Yield learning on critical manufacturing processes
• Broad manufacturing knowledge: World-class operations Flow-production Lean Manufacturing Cleanroom standards and procedures 5S Control of Non-conforming product and disposition through a MRB (Material Review Board) cross functional team etc.
• Experience in Engineering Change Management and Control : The engineering change process covers both product and manufacturing process changes Impact of change requests are evaluated by a multidisciplinary change control board (CCB) Understanding criteria when process/equipment changes impact form fit or function defined when to notify or request approval from customer. Approval of process changes based on qualification data

Personal Skills

• Strong personality with natural authority towards supplier and audit team
• Independent objective personality acting with integrity
• Organizational knowledge and business sense (good feeling where win win can be obtained for ASML and suppliers)
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical skills to identify key issues and associated risks as well as their root causes
• Strong networker with good negotiation and team building skills

Additional Information

• Functions as part of the ASML Global Quality audit team
• Interfaces with internal stakeholders at ASML & external key suppliers
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of the Supplier Audit framework of ASML

The position requires frequent travelling up to 50%

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently: $00

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

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.

The Company offers employees and their families medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Companys 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

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.

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