Technical jobs in United States

Introduction to the job

The Technical Program Manager ensures smooth performance on suppliers side and enables ASML Design & Engineering to perform and execute ASML Product Generation Process. The Technical Program Manager works on de-risking the ASML product roadmap by developing technical capabilities in supplier landscape in time, responsible for optimizing the effectiveness and efficiency of executing the supplier’s portfolio.

Using your technical knowledge, analytic thinking, professional network and excellent people skills, you are a member of Supplier Account Team to manage the capability of the supplier according to the agreed Supplier Profile on Technology.

Role and responsibilities

As Technical Program Manager, you will take the pivotal role of linking development & engineering project teams at ASML with the related development and manufacturing/repair teams at our suppliers.

Responsible for the technical section within the Supplier Account Team (SAT)

• Driving the technology roadmap in the supplier base
• Identify the technical capabilities of the supplier
• Advise to suppliers on strategic level of the technical capabilities
• Drive improvement projects in technical capabilities
• Keep supplier’s technical capability overview up-to-date
• Own the T section of the supplier profile audit in the guidance of lead auditor
• Define, monitor and enhance Continuous Improvement Plans (IPs) together with suppliers which involve improving the technical capability of supplier as a result of Supplier Profile Audits
• Own and drive for T performance
• Contribute in defining and executing the overall supply chain strategy
• Monitoring the NPI* projects to proactively secure operational execution, including but not limited to support suppliers with qualification, measurement, and manufacturing/repair process issues (e.g., yield and quality improvements). Within ASML you assure a smooth transfer to the Quality Supplier Managers (QSM) department (release for volume)
• Participating in new supplier scouting and driving new supplier on boarding:
• support in preparation of new supplier selection proposal
• Ensure one common way of working with suppliers in case of multi-projects/work groups
• Taking part in decision of new supplier selection

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, material science, applied physics or industrial engineering.

Experience

• 12 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with supplier management
• Experience in engineering and project management
• Experience with product development including qualification with suppliers
• Dealing with a complex, multi-disciplinary environment
• Process minded, but also pragmatic

Skills

• Team player
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Professional working proficiency in English (B2.2-C1, spoken and written)
• Ability to influence without power
• Structured, result driven and flexible attitude
• Situational adaptability
• Manufacturing process minded
• Strong technical background combined with good analytical skills
• Willingness for occasional (foreign) travel

Other Information

This position will be based in Penang.

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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