Team Lead Product Lifecycle Management

Introduction to the job

ASML US 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.

The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) team that you will lead is responsible for the introduction, industrialization and phase-out strategies of new products as well as engineering sustaining activities on existing products. In this role, you’ll make a real difference to the efficiency and profitability of the company by determining and managing the supply chain project plan of platforms, new products, associated introduction types (new builds, installs and upgrades), industrialization, and phase-out strategies.  To achieve this, you will be using a mix of technical, creative and interpersonal skills to guide, coordinate, and mentor your team to meet program deliverables and deadlines. 

Our headquarters are 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

• Manage concurrent supply chain introduction of new product designs in the global supply chain from technical feasibility towards ramp and release-for-volume including the critical path of Bill of Material readiness, technical documentation readiness, and material availability towards prototype, pilot and volume systems and spares.

• Plan & mobilize and support resources of the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement (SS&P) supplier collaboration teams to fulfill the plans.

• Manage worldwide material availability balanced against customer service levels, inventory, quality, costs and risks: Identify bottle necks, prepare decisions and take actions towards engineering, suppliers, factories, field to manage the critical path both for time-to-market and ramp. 

• Secure that PLM team is taking full accountability and ownership in designated x-sectoral Project Delivery Teams (DT) to enable successful NPI engagement and Industrialization at suppliers by driving quality and timing of deliverables from Project Team members.

• Work closely with SS&P/PLM-PL team to secure up-to-date and complete Project overviews for their respective Product Teams (PDT) and Module Delivery Units (MDU) scope and address and signal risks for timely and quality execution of the respective NPI.

• Pro-actively manage resource planning and staffing of the PLM project coordinators to ensure the optimal use of capacity and capabilities.  

• Ownership of operational processes and KPIs tied to material availability, inventory management, end of life and excess and obsolescence.

• Build and lead a high-performing PLM team, developing talent and capabilities to achieve the required level of expertise, ownership, and execution excellence.

• To foster global collaboration and learning, working effectively across regions and cultures to meet operational and strategic business needs.

Education and experience

• Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering or similar technical education preferred.  

• 10+ years of work experience, of which 5 years of experience in new product introductions preferably in high-tech, low-volume environments.

Skills

• Result oriented, able to act under high pressure  

• Stakeholder management : Able to deal effectively with internal and external stakeholders both at operational and executive levels 

• Building a cohesive PLM team with a shared focus on PLM performance requirements based on PLM Action Card Metrics and build strong collaboration with internal stakeholders 

• Able to coach team members by developing trust and demonstrating role model behaviors. 

• Can learn and apply new information or skills.  

• Conflict navigation and constructive challenge/ being able to challenge with care 

• Role model for PLM behaviors and culture, reinforcing standard ways of working, ownership mindset, and continuous improvement 

• Change leadership and adaptability 

• Excellent professional communication in English. 

Context of the position  

The mission of The SS&P Product Lifecycle Management team is to drive ASML product roadmaps into lean supply chain solutions. As such, PLM is responsible for securing material availability for ASML’s new systems during proto phase, early shipping and initial ramp up. This involves the planning and release of new and changing materials (initiated by Engineering Changes EC’s) throughout the logistics chain from system development through suppliers and manufacturing to customers. In a fast-paced industry, PLM is involved in system development from day one – defining logistics requirements and identifying potential risks in suppliers’ design and production processes. In the spirit of concurrent engineering, this happens while the system is still being developed, so specifications are constantly subject to change. Hence PLM drives timely delivery of Bill of Materials of new/changed materials and technical documentation during development, and ensures supply chain and in-field infrastructures can handle the new products. 

Other information

• This position is located on-site in San Jose, California  It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation. (Important to insert additional onsite language specific to the role: i.e., inspection, specific training and supervision, etc.)

• A flexible workplace arrangement is available for remote work up to two days a week. 

Role within Office

Responsibilities  

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

• May require travel (specify domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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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. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.

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