Context
The work requires cross-competency knowledge to understand the interaction between competencies and/or Quality Management System.
Has a robust specialty (fully developed competency) and applies knowledge to other competencies.
Participates in cross-sector teams to realize quality solutions.
Interfaces with suppliers or customers as member of a larger team.
Leads and drives projects to resolve quality problems.
Proactively identifies and resolves quality issues within the own scope.
Provides input on implementation of new and/or adjusted procedure and policy decisions.
Leading process improvement initiatives to optimize workflows and enhance productivity.
Works independently in own area of expertise.
Requirements
Master degree in a relevant field e.g. Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, or other relevant area with solid experience or Bachelor with substantial general work experience. Pending the expertise area additional certifications may be required.
Skills: Manages Complexity, Balances stakeholders, Optimizes Work Processes, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Quality Control & Assurance, Embed Learning, Collaborates, Problem Solving, Ensures Accountability, Communicates Effectively
Responsibilities
Quality Control, Assurance & Compliance
Leads quality control and assurance activities, managing complex inspections, audits, and tests.
Uses advanced data analysis techniques to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Contributes to the development of enhanced quality management systems and processes.
Provides guidance to junior specialists in quality control.
Leads improvement projects.
Expert Knowledge, Advice & Capability Building
Develops and provides technical training within the own area of expertise on quality methodologies and best practices.
Provides knowledge and advise to colleagues and managers.
Mentors junior quality specialists in training techniques and content development.
Procedures, Standards Development & Adherence
Contributes to quality management systems and processes.
Promotes and manages the adoption & adherence of quality procedures and standards.
Deploys expertise related competences.
Performance & Data Analytics
Leads more complex data analysis activities, using advanced statistical techniques to analyze quality data and generate actionable recommendations.
Identifies root causes of quality issues through data-driven insights and contributes to the design of improved quality processes.
Documenting & Reporting
Leads the documentation of complex quality processes, contributing to the development of improved procedures and protocols.
Generates detailed reports on quality performance, highlighting trends, areas for improvement, and potential risks.
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
Leads root cause analysis for more complex quality issues across teams, applying advanced problem-solving techniques to identify underlying causes.
Develops and implements solutions to prevent recurrence of quality deviations.
Process Improvement
Leads process improvement projects, applying data analysis to identify root causes of inefficiencies.
Develops and implements more complex process enhancements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve quality-related goals.
Ensures that process improvements are implemented in the organization, in process descriptions, systems and architecture.
Manage Customer Expectations
Leads interactions with customers, understanding their quality-related needs and concerns.
Provides general information about products or services.
Applies advanced communication skills to manage customer expectations, ensuring alignment with quality standards and processes.
Culture & Community
Live the Living Quality & Excellence culture by enabling employees to own quality and creating a safe environment where employees can speak-up on Q&E topics.
Actively promote/use of the Q&E Reward & Recognition program and Q&E Communication Strategy.
Be an active member within the Q&E Community and related events.
Stakeholder Management
Creates a relevant network of stakeholders of in- and external counterparts.
Stakeholders are typically other experts and/or Team Leaders (typically JG 9-10)
Organizes an adequate feedback loop on achieved results and secures reliable business insights. Explains and convinces internal and external parties about chosen solutions, based on content-driven arguments.
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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Skills Required
- Master's degree in Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, or relevant field
- Bachelor's degree with substantial general work experience
- Relevant quality certifications (may be required depending on expertise area)
- Experience leading quality control, assurance activities, inspections, audits, and tests
- Advanced data analysis and statistical techniques applied to quality data
- Experience leading process improvement projects and root cause analysis
- Ability to mentor/train junior quality specialists and develop technical training
- Strong skills in risk management, stakeholder management, problem solving, and communication
ASML Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ASML and has not been reviewed or approved by ASML.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad and employer‑funded to a significant degree, with multiple plan options plus mental health and wellness resources. Complementary offerings like onsite/virtual care, HSA contributions, and a gym subsidy strengthen the overall medical package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑forming benefits include paid parental leave, adoption assistance, IVF coverage, and practical supports like lactation rooms and milk‑shipment for travel. These provisions indicate substantial caregiving support across life stages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off can reach a high ceiling when combining vacation and company holidays, with accruals increasing by tenure. Flexible workplace policies and a vacation sell‑back option add usability to the time‑off program.
ASML Insights
What We Do
ASML is a high-tech company, headquartered in the Netherlands. We manufacture the complex lithography machines that chipmakers use to produce integrated circuits, or computer chips. Over 30 years, we have grown from a small startup into a multinational company with over 60 locations across Europe, Asia and the US. Behind ASML’s innovations are engineers who think ahead. The people who work at our company include some of the most creative minds in physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, chemistry, mechatronics, optics, mechanical engineering, computer science and software engineering. Because ASML spends more than €2 billion per year on R&D, our teams have the freedom, support and resources to experiment, test and push the boundaries of technology. They work in close-knit, multidisciplinary teams, listening to and learning from each other.
