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.
Role and responsibilities
Deployment of the Voice of the Customer throughout ASML, supplier and sub-tiers
Analysis of customer and factory quality notifications and development of problem solving competence
Working together with supplier in establishment and deployment of supplier Quality roadmap
Supply Chain Quality optimization and development
Driving suppliers to a a pro-active and Zero Defects Mindset
Perform (Business) Process Improvements
Management commitment to invest in safety, quality and sustainability
Enable accelerated learning
Responsible for the management of Quality and Operational Performance of a selected number of Key Suppliers
The Quality interface between the supplier and ASML. You will work with suppliers and ASML Stakeholders to find structural solutions to Material Quality Non-Conformities. In this way driving the Business Process Improvements and managing and closing the loop with the ASML Stakeholders.
Member of the multi-disciplinary Supplier Account Team, that strategically manages these Suppliers (SAT team) and is the point of contact for internal/external customers.
Education and experience
You have a Master’s 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)
8+ years of 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
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*
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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