Wilton Factory Operations Platform Manager - Military Veterans

Introduction

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 powerful consumer 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, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA. 

Role and responsibilities

The Operations Platform Manager will lead the implementation and industrialization and perform as output leader for all modules of a product line in the Wilton Factory. This person will be responsible for NPI activities for products that have cross functional deliverables from the optics organizations and for supplier deliverables. Will follow the ASML new production introduction process including key decision milestones and design reviews.  The candidate will act as point of contact for their assigned platform, reporting on production readiness, industrialization plans, proto schedules, and cost estimates to senior leadership.  The candidate will lead matrixed cross functional teams to develop full product roadmaps to meet critical manufacturing KPIs such as move rate capability, cycle time and labor hours.  This person will then drive their team to identify actions to meet targets identified in the roadmap. Will identify and escalate critical production issues that are limiting output and work with cross functional team to quickly resolve and recover output schedule. 

• Develop and drive manufacturing readiness plans to introduce new products into production. This should include timelines, key milestones for prototype readiness, as well as ramp to pilot and volume.
• Identify, clearly escalate, and mitigate output limiting issues
• Identify and mitigate risks to program introduction
• Develop the facility expansion plans, if needed, to handle new projects
• Communicate clear plans to management
• Manage the cross functional team
• Own, clearly report on, and drive module output
• Manage key metrics such as cost of goods, labor hours, cycle times, on time delivery, etc
• Summarize budgetary needs for capital equipment and headcount.
• Clear reporting and escalation of issues/ barriers to senior management
• Contribute to the strategic long term planning and manufacturing roadmap of ASML.

Education & Experience

• Minimum BS in a technical field
• Minimum of (9) years experience in Project Leadership Role
• Has interfaced with internal/external customers at a technical and task management level

Skills

• Experience in new product introduction to a high volume manufacturing environment
• Familiar with lean / six-sigma manufacturing methodologies
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and highly accurate
• Highly motivated, takes initiative
• Project Management skills and experience
• Works well in a dynamic environment
• Experience in ERP (preference SAP)
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Able to influence at high level within matrix organization

Other Information

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

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.

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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