PLM Coordinator

ASML; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Vacation + holidays

Job summary

ASML is looking for a Supply Chain Project Coordinator within the Product Lifecycle Management team. The role focuses on industrialization, material availability, and readiness across MDUs and product configurations, collaborating with Development & Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Customer Support and Suppliers.

You will translate plans into actionable supply chain activities, create readiness plans, and lead risk mitigation to ensure on-time product introductions while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as SCM, Industrial Engineering or Operations.
• Minimum 5+ years in SCM, PLM, industrialization, manufacturing, logistics or NPI.
• Experience supporting engineering changes, configuration management, or material readiness.
• Experience in cross-functional product development, preferably high-tech and low-volume.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers, planning, procurement, and engineering stakeholders.
• Experience driving process improvements and operational excellence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own material availability and supply readiness for the defined scope and product configurations.
• Translate product plans and engineering decisions into supply chain actions.
• Create and maintain material readiness and demand-supply alignment plans.
• Monitor documentation readiness and convert milestones into material requirements.
• Identify and manage shortages, constraints, and supplier readiness risks.
• Coordinate change implementations while safeguarding logistics, cost and quality.
• Drive stronger QLTCS decision making and supplier collaboration.
• Support industrialization activities including manufacturing readiness.
• Collaborate with suppliers, sourcing, and supplier account teams.
• Provide visibility into material demand, risks, and readiness for stakeholders.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement and Supply Chain.
• Execute purchasing requisitions, monitor delivery, and expedite critical materials.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of supply chain and PLM processes.

Skills

Operational planning

Analytical thinking

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

ERP SAP

Decision making

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Logistics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Introduction to the job

In this role, you work for the Product Lifecycle Management department (within Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization) as part of a cross-departmental R&D team. This means you’ll be balancing a broad range of stakeholders both from within your cross-functional project team and from the supply chain management department. You’ll be supporting technology-driven development projects by finding creative supply chain solutions that not only meet your stakeholders needs but also help bring the supply chain management department to the next level.

Introduction to the job

In this role, you work for the Product Lifecycle Management department (within Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization) as part of a cross-departmental R&D team. This means you’ll be balancing a broad range of stakeholders both from within your cross-functional project team and from the supply chain management department. You’ll be supporting technology-driven development projects by finding creative supply chain solutions that not only meet your stakeholders needs but also help bring the supply chain management department to the next level.

Role and responsibilities

The Supply Chain Industrialization team plays a critical role in ensuring material availability, supply chain readiness, and successful product introductions across the product lifecycle. Through close collaboration with Development & Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, Customer Support, and Suppliers, the team enables timely execution of engineering changes, industrialization activities, and operational readiness. Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Owning material availability and supply readiness for assigned Module Delivery Unit (MDU) scope and product configurations.
• Translating product plans, technical documentation readiness, and engineering decisions into executable supply chain actions.
• Creating and maintaining material readiness plans, demand-supply alignment plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitoring Technical Product Documentation (TPD) readiness and converting engineering milestones into material availability requirements.
• Identifying, managing, and escalating material shortages, supply constraints, and supplier readiness risks.
• Coordinating engineering and configuration change implementations while safeguarding impact on logistics, cost, quality, and business continuity.
• Drive stronger Quality, Logistics, Technology, Cost, and Sustainability (QLTCS) decision making.
• Supporting industrialization activities, including manufacturing readiness, operational lead time improvements, and supplier readiness milestones.
• Collaborating with suppliers, sourcing teams, and supplier account teams to improve supply chain readiness and execution.
• Creating visibility into material demand, supply risks, inventory strategies, and readiness status for stakeholders.
• Driving cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Customer Support, and Supply Chain organizations.
• Executing purchasing requisitions, monitoring delivery performance, and expediting critical materials to meet project milestones.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of supply chain and product lifecycle management processes.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field. Engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Product Lifecycle Management, Industrialization, Manufacturing Operations, Logistics, or New Product Introduction environments.
• Experience supporting engineering changes, configuration management, material readiness, or product industrialization activities.
• Experience working in a cross-functional product development environment, preferably within a high-tech, low-volume manufacturing industry.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers, planning organizations, procurement teams, and engineering stakeholders.
• Experience driving process improvement and operational excellence initiatives is preferred.

Skills

• Strong operational planning and material availability management expertise.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to assess and mitigate supply chain, material, and supplier readiness risks.
• Stakeholder management, collaboration, and influencing skills across multiple business functions.
• Ability to drive accountability and alignment among cross-sector stakeholders.
• Strong communication and escalation management skills.
• ERP systems knowledge (SAP preferred).
• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and make data-driven decisions.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Team player with resilience and continuous improvement mindset.

Other Information

People are our most valuable asset. Within the Supply Chain Industrialization organization, project coordinators are provided opportunities to develop both technical and leadership skills through hands‑on project ownership, cross‑functional collaboration, and dedicated development programs. The role offers broad exposure across the product lifecycle and the opportunity to influence business‑critical supply chain decisions.

Working Environment

The Supply Chain Industrialization organization supports multiple technology and product development programs across the company. You will be part of a team of Product Lifecycle Management Project Coordinators responsible for ensuring supply chain readiness, material availability, and successful execution of product changes across one or more delivery teams.

The team works closely with Development & Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Customer Support, and Suppliers to support product introductions, engineering changes, industrialization milestones, and operational readiness activities throughout the product lifecycle.

Meetings

As a key interface between Engineering and Supply Chain organizations, you will spend a significant portion of your time collaborating with stakeholders across the value chain. Examples include:

• Development & Engineering project and product readiness meetings.
• Supply chain industrialization and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Supplier alignment discussions regarding material availability, capacity, and readiness.
• Risk escalation and resolution meetings addressing critical material constraints.
• Cross‑functional alignment meetings supporting engineering and configuration change implementations.
• Planning and procurement coordination meetings related to demand, supply, inventory, and operational readiness.
• Product lifecycle and industrialization milestone reviews to ensure successful execution and business continuity.

Compensation

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently: $99,000-136,125

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Controlled Technology Compliance

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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