Senior General Quality Specialist

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 main headquarters are located 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. 

Role and Responsibilities 

This role will require top-tier (technical) quality expert knowledge, including in-depth knowledge of quality management systems and knowledge on how to drive quality roadmaps.  

The Senior General Quality Specialist will provide guidance and mentorship to clusters/teams. They will lead cross company technical discussions on machine level and will drives and develop training strategies. They will work at the sector level and/or be responsible for complex suppliers. They will understand the contribution of other domains to the product and operate on module level and oversee the relations on function level. They will be able to translate (internal) customer requirements into quality improvements regarding all competencies. They will interact with and build a cross sector network with relevant stakeholders in ASML. They will interact on a tactical-strategic level with suppliers. They will interface with other sectors in complex environment which may require negotiation. They will manages solution focused change and lead major quality initiatives across platforms, driving innovation and efficiency. 

Responsibilities: 

Quality Control, Assurance & Compliance 

• Manages quality control and assurance projects, coordinating teams and applying advanced analytical methods to assess product and process quality.  

• Leads technical & organizational risk management activities: identifies & documents risks, creates awareness, reduces risks and stimulates predictable outcomes. 

• Leads investigations into non-conformances and implements preventive actions. 

• Initiates process improvement initiatives and mentors junior staff in quality control, assurance & compliance methodologies. 

Expert Knowledge, Advice & Capability Building 

• Manages training and education projects, coordinating the development of comprehensive training materials and programs. 

• Provides specialist advice on the interpretation and application of procedures and standards, resolving complex or contentious queries and issues and enabling others to take appropriate actions. 

• Provides guidance and coaching to junior staff in effective training delivery. 

• Recognized as functional expert on quality in own domain and represents the organization in industry and p