Global Manufacturing Excellence Lead

asm; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking an experienced Lead I, Business Process to shape manufacturing excellence strategy by driving initiatives that prevent defects and improve process capability. You will work across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and suppliers to strengthen control plans and implement data‑driven improvements.

The role focuses on contamination control, cleanliness, reliability, and advanced manufacturing requirements, accelerating AI‑enabled quality solutions and digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or Program Management.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, Process Capability Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience leading operational excellence, manufacturing transformation, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive results in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to identify opportunities and drive business decisions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing, cleanroom, or high‑precision production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead global First Time Right (FTR) and Zero Defect initiatives across ASM's manufacturing and supply chain network.
• Drive manufacturing excellence through process capability improvement, defect prevention, and operational standardization.
• Implement and strengthen PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and process capability methodologies.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and suppliers to reduce process variation and improve operational performance.
• Improve supplier and manufacturing processes to prevent defects before they impact production or customers.
• Lead strategic programs focused on contamination control, cleanliness, reliability, and advanced manufacturing requirements.
• Accelerate the adoption of data analytics, automation, digital manufacturing, and AI-enabled quality solutions.
• Utilize performance metrics and data-driven insights to improve First Time Right, customer quality, supplier performance, and COPQ.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action activities to strengthen process control and long‑term operational stability.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to deliver sustainable improvements that support operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and business growth.

Skills

SPC knowledge

PFMEA knowledge

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related discipline

Tools

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

MSA

Control Plans

Process Capability Analysis

Job description

ASM is seeking an experienced Lead I, Business Process to shape manufacturing excellence strategy by driving initiatives that prevent defects and improve process capability. You will work across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and suppliers to strengthen control plans and implement data‑driven improvements.

The role focuses on contamination control, cleanliness, reliability, and advanced manufacturing requirements, accelerating AI‑enabled quality solutions and digital