Optical Fabrication Team Lead, Quality Control - Compressed Work Week (CWW) BackEnd Days (6am - 6pm every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, every other Wedn

ASML US, LLC; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Vacation leave

Job summary

ASML US, LLC in Wilton, CT is seeking an Optical Fabrication Shift Team Leader to manage 14+ technicians and ensure safe, on-time delivery of high-quality optics. You will drive improvements with Production and Development Engineers, aligning daily work with department and company objectives.

The role requires strong Lean/CI experience, supervisory leadership, and familiarity with SAP/ERP systems. Occasional travel and a climate-controlled cleanroom environment are involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience in manufacturing or related field OR 5 years of direct optics fabrication experience.
• Strong LEAN manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 14+ optical technicians to meet department KPIs (safety, yield, on-time delivery).
• Plan detailed production schedules within Manufacturing Plan constraints and available resources.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with Production Engineering and cross-functional partners.
• Maintain high quality and on-time delivery while enforcing company policies.
• Provide coaching, performance reviews, and development plans for team members.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

LEAN manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

MS Outlook 365

SAP

Education

Bachelor degree preferred (science/engineering)

High school diploma required

Tools

MS Outlook 365

SAP or ERP system

Job description

Introduction to the job

ASML 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 powerfulconsumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ and San Jose, CA. This position will be in Wilton, CT.

You will effectively leadtheCompressed Work Week Back End Day ( Thursday-Saturday, alternate Wednesday 6am-6pm)Optics manufacturingformetrology QCoperations.You will have managerial responsibilities for14+optical technicians.You will ensure safe, on-time delivery ofhigh qualityproductto your customers whileleadingimprovements in process andoperational effectivity andefficiency. You willcontinuously seek out, foster, and spearhead improvements to all aspects of your operational area. You will engage in adoption and industrialization of new products and new processes through a strong partnership with Production and Development Engineers. You love being a team player that enjoys the success of team members as much as you enjoy personal success.

Role and responsibilities

As anOptical FabricationShiftTeamLeader, you willberesponsible for:

• Maintainingalignment of individual, team, and area goals to department and Companyobjectives.

• Creatingemployee annual performance goals andcoaching and mentoring your team of technicians fordailysuccess.Partnering with employees to create professional development action plans.

• Developingcompetencies within theteamthat focus on technical skills,continuous improvement, teambuilding, and cross-training.

• With minimal supervision, leadinga team of technicians todeliverprecision optics while meeting or exceeding department and product Key Performance Indicators. Theseinclude, butare not limited to:5Ssafety; product first pass yield; on-time delivery; production lead timereduction; labor efficiencyand labor hour accuracy; and workforce development and upskilling.

• Planning: Set up a detailed production schedule, within theconstraints of theManufacturing Plan and availableresources. Ensure progress and output at minimal cost.Solve problems, provide recovery plans, and inform relevant parties on deviations.

• Output:Realize the planned output of all deliverables of Volume Production. Ensure the availability and usefulness of the means of production, in cooperation with Production Engineering.Ensure that the level of know-how and the training of the team members is sufficient to be able to realize all plans.

• Transparently highlighting any product or performance issues and escalating requests for help as needed.

• Facilitatingidentification and implementation ofcontinuous improvement initiatives within your area.

• Partnering with Production Engineering to systematically improve processes for increased efficiency and product quality.

• Displayingstructured systematic problem solving, innovative problem resolution, and encouragingnew ideasand methods that are applied with rigorous experimentation and changecontrol.

• Leading by example,encouragepersonal motivation in an effort to achieve world class quality and performance.

• Workingeffectively with peersacrossshiftsto meetgoalsandmaintainproductioncontinuity.

• Communicatingeffectively to gain buy-in from techniciansandinfluencedepartment leaders.

• Administrative dutiesincludingtime and attendance record-keeping and performance/merit reviews.

• Administeringand enforcingcompany policies and procedures in a direct andconsistent manner.

• Workingwith Human Resources on disciplinary issues and hiring decisions.

Education and experience

• Bachelordegree desired (in a science or engineering field preferred).Minimum ofhigh school diplomarequired.

• At least5years of supervisory / leadership experience in manufacturing or related field OR 5 years of direct optics fabrication experience

• Strong manufacturing operation acumen.

• Strong LEAN manufacturing andContinuous Improvement experience - you candemonstratea history of operational improvement through effective collaboration with your employees and across your partner organizations.

• Computerproficiencywith MS Outlook 365 applications, with knowledge of SAP or comparable ERPsystem.

• Familiarwith ISO9001 and ISO14001. Direct working experience inaISO certified environment desirable.

• Prior optical fabrication experience aplus, butnotrequired.

Skills

• Strong ability toobserveand respond to people and situations whilemonitoringand developing your team and their performance

• Strong ability to learn and applynew informationor skills.

• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.

• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality,efficiencyand professionalism.

• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail andhighdegree of accuracy.

• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.

• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.

• Identifiesbottlenecks and drives improvements.

• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrate open, clear,conciseand professional communication.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships withmanager,co-workersand customer.

• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

• Enterprising, flexible, analytical.

• Social skills to communicate at several levels, team builder, and customer oriented.

Other information

• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts,solventsand tooling.

• May also be exposed to laser energy and magnetic fields.

• Production areas aremaintainedat 70 to 75 degrees and 35-50% RH.

• The noise level inthe manufacturingareas is usually moderate.

• Occasional travel may berequired.

• Occasionaltraining andBusiness Meetingson off shiftswillberequired

• Lifting upto 35 Lbs. may berequired.

• The employeeis required towork in a ClimateControlled Cleanroom Environment (72). This includes full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, CR safety shoes, face mask, nitrileglovesand safety glasses. Working under ISO 9000/14000standards).

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently: $89,250 - 130,900

Additional Responsibilities: There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.

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

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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 Company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

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.

Inclusion and diversity

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 inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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ASML provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for ASML employment and ASML employees with disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process,