EXE Production Engineering Manager

ASML Germany GmbH; Wilton Center (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Lead to manage the EUV Production Engineering department. This dynamic role involves overseeing a diverse team, ensuring high-quality production processes, and driving innovations in manufacturing. You will be integral in developing new product introductions and improving existing processes to meet the demands of the fast-paced microchip industry. Join a collaborative environment where your leadership and technical expertise will make a significant impact on the future of technology. If you are passionate about engineering and thrive in challenging environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in production/manufacturing with 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience in developing Manufacturing readiness plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage people and career development activities including recruiting and mentoring.
• Drive business cases development and support project leads.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's or MBA

Job description

Introduction to the job

ASML US brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

This position is for a Group Lead (Manager) to manage the department in EUV Production Engineering (PE) responsible for the EXE Top Module. Manager is expected to have an innovative attitude to work in Manufacturing Engineering, and the ability to manage engineers of varying disciplines and backgrounds. The position will have a direct connection to module output, as this group will serve as the backbone for New Product Introduction of EXE to the factory, and process improvements in the EXE Business Line.

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.

Role and responsibilities

• Responsible for people management and career development activities including recruiting, onboarding, training, mentoring, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Develop and maintain department long-term financial plan, Target Annual Plan (TAP).
• Drive business cases development and support project leads in Configuration Control Board meetings.
• PE representation with Senior Management, including regular reporting to Factory Leads, Wilton Management Team (WMT), and EF management.
• Represent and support Production Engineering teams in management-level progress reviews and cross-sector meetings.
• Working with and supporting development engineers to converge on an overall design solution that addresses comprehensive production manufacturability with high level of diagnostics for troubleshooting.
• Responsible for ensuring that NPI responsibilities are met with high quality.
• Responsible for leading production engineering group developing and maintaining module manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for leading production engineering group investigating technical issues both analytically using design documentation and physically with hands-on in a production environment. Emphasis should be placed on proactive and systematic problem-solving.
• Manage engineering roadmaps that align with business and manufacturing goals.
• Maintain visibility on emerging trends and technologies to future proof manufacturing solutions.
• Responsible for leading production engineering group supporting operations to deliver modules on time that meet high standards of quality.
• Report production status, issues, gaps and barriers to Sr. Management. Timely escalate in case of issue that can’t be solved within the own circle of influence.
• Drive cross-sector teams to achieve high standards of quality for both product and tooling.

Education and experience

• Minimum of Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering (or related technical field) required; MS or MBA preferred or equivalent experience.
• You must have Management experience leading a team.
• 7+ years in production/manufacturing challenging technical environment with at least 3+ years of experience in a leadership capacity including direct or indirect people management.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both written and oral.
• Experience in developing Manufacturing readiness plans to introduce new products into Production.
• Experience in leading cross-sector teams to implement Manufacturing readiness plans for new product industrialization.
• Experience in developing budgetary needs for capital equipment and headcount.
• Experience in managing new product introduction and industrialization.
• Background in manufacturing engineering is preferred.
• Background in electromechanical equipment/interfaces is preferred.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.
• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.
• Ability to inspire and to coach individuals and groups to achieve career development and performance targets.
• Possess strong leadership and ownership characteristics- demonstrated commitment to achieving results on time.
• Have strong written and oral communicative skills- ability to communicate effectively to your team and to senior management.
• Demonstrated “team player” with a quality orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to interface with multidisciplinary groups (including senior leadership), and be willing to take on responsibility, follow through and keep multiple simultaneous projects on schedule.
• Commitment:

a. Hands on/Getting things done

b. Takes ownership

c. Pro-active drive for improvement.

Other information

Additional responsibilities for Wilton Factory:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is required to work in a cleanroom environment: full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, CR safety shoes, face mask, nitrile gloves and safety glasses. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards).
• Operating/working around overhead cranes, fork trucks and motorized pallet movers.
• Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• May require travel dependent on company needs.
• The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level.

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.

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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