Job Summary:
The Production Engineering "Principal Manufacturing Development & Industrialization Lead" is a strategic, platform-level technical leader responsible for helping to define Factory ways of working across multiple programs and product lines, incorporating input from diverse platforms and domains. This role sets platform-level standards, frameworks, and methodologies that influence long-term technology direction and ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements. Acting as a key authority, the Principal Architect drives innovation in assembly and qualification strategies, while placing a strong emphasis on industrialization and structural improvements for volume products. The role ensures that design-for-maturity and manufacturability principles are embedded early in the development cycle, enabling smooth transition from concept to high-volume production. Operating with an end-to-end perspective, the role proactively identifies risks, resolves complex technical uncertainties, and delivers creative solutions that shape organizational best practices and system-level KPIs such as availability, reliability, cycle time, and cost. In addition, this person provides technical leadership to cross-functional Module and FLS teams while helping and mentoring engineering talent. This role is specifically focused on NPI and the introduction to the factory, in partnership with follow project leadership and Production Engineering. Role Summary: Advanced Readiness & Capability Hub for Industrialization, Transition, Execution, Cross‑sector Technical‑authority.
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Key Responsibilities:
New Product Introduction (NPI) Support
Drives design and factory requirements for new designs in a dedicated business line, especially in early KD's where the requirements are being defined.
Provide senior factory input and decision-making authority in cross-sector design reviews (ADR/PDR/CDRs) to support the PE organization.
Define and validate assembly and qualification architecture for new products, ensuring alignment with industrialization requirements and design-for-maturity principles.
Drive readiness for volume manufacturing by embedding manufacturability and serviceability considerations into early design phases.
Lead cross-functional reviews across multiple relevant modules to confirm industrialization deliverables, including sequences, diagnostics, and upgrade paths, are fully integrated before ramp-up.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams during NPI phases, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices.
Industrialization & Structural Improvements for Volume Products
Lead industrialization strategy for high-volume products, ensuring design-for-maturity and manufacturability principles are embedded early in the development cycle.
Collaborate with operations and customer support teams to close feedback loops and incorporate lessons learned into design improvements.
Drive cross-sector collaboration to align industrialization deliverables with system-level KPIs, including availability, diagnostics, serviceability, and upgrade paths.
Ensure scalability and reliability of work processes to meet scaling production output.
Process & Quality Improvements
Champion design-for-quality principles throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to industrialization.
Establish and enforce quality standards for assembly and qualification processes across programs, ensuring compliance with organizational requirements.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing systemic issues and optimizing workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce defects.
Analytical & Reporting Responsibilities
Define and monitor specifications for assembly, qualification, integration, and industrialization, including availability, reliability, cycle time, and cost metrics.
Perform root cause analysis on complex technical issues and structural failures, documenting findings and driving corrective actions.
Develop platform roadmaps and reports to communicate progress, risks, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.
Leverage data analytics to validate industrialization deliverables and measure the effectiveness of process improvements over time.
Technical & Operational Support
Serve as the highest-level technical escalation point for assembly and industrialization challenges, delivering innovative solutions under tight timelines.
Guide cross-functional teams in resolving structural and process-related issues during development and volume production phases.
Mentor and coach technical leads and engineers, fostering knowledge transfer and capability building across the organization.
Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in technical escalations related to manufacturing processes, ensuring rapid issue resolution and long-term corrective actions.
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Education & Experience:
Bachelor of Science degree in Technical domain (e.g. mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, physics);11+ yrs experience in a technical production environment, required 4+ years experience in a technical leadership role, and exposure to several variations of technical challenges.
Master of Science degree in Technical domain (e.g. mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, physics); 8+yrs experience in a technical production environment, required 4+ years experience in a technical leadership role, and exposure to several variations of technical challenges.
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Preferred Skills & Technical Competencies
Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, SPC, PFMEA, and lean principles.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
Process Optimization: Skilled in driving efficiency improvements and reducing defects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong communication and teamwork skills to align engineering, operations, and quality teams.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in analyzing cycle time, yield, and performance metrics to guide improvements.
Project Management: Ability to lead industrialization and improvement projects from concept to implementation.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
Continuous Improvement Mindset: Commitment to driving structural changes and long-term sustainability.
Effective Communication: Ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Leadership & Influence: Capable of motivating teams and driving consensus across diverse groups.
Critical Thinking: Strong analytical mindset to evaluate complex problems and propose innovative solutions.
Collaboration: Builds strong relationships and works effectively in cross-functional teams.
Time Management: Prioritizes tasks and manages multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Resilience: Maintains composure and focus in high-pressure situations.
Proactive Approach: Anticipates challenges and takes initiative to address them before they escalate.
Expert-level knowledge of manufacturing processes (precision machining, complex assembly, automation, and high-tech production environments).
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Key Competencies:
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
Process Optimization: Skilled in driving efficiency improvements and reducing defects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong communication and teamwork skills to align engineering, operations, and quality teams.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in analyzing cycle time, yield, and performance metrics to guide improvements.
Project Management: Ability to lead industrialization and improvement projects from concept to implementation.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
Continuous Improvement Mindset: Commitment to driving structural changes and long-term sustainability.
Effective Communication: Ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Leadership & Influence: Capable of motivating teams and driving consensus across diverse groups.
Critical Thinking: Strong analytical mindset to evaluate complex problems and propose innovative solutions.
Collaboration: Builds strong relationships and works effectively in cross-functional teams.
Time Management: Prioritizes tasks and manages multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Resilience: Maintains composure and focus in high-pressure situations.
Proactive Approach: Anticipates challenges and takes initiative to address them before they escalate.
Expert-level knowledge of manufacturing processes (precision machining, complex assembly, automation, and high-tech production environments).
Advanced proficiency in CAD systems for design review and tooling development.
Deep expertise in SPC, PFMEA, and advanced statistical analysis for process optimization.
Strong experience with ERP/MES systems and integration for production control and documentation.
Proven ability to lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives (Green/Black Belt certification).
Skilled in process validation, equipment qualification, and industrialization of new technologies.
Ability to perform capacity modeling, throughput optimization, and factory layout design.
Knowledge of GD&T and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, JMP, or equivalent) for cycle time, yield, and performance metrics.
Strong capability in root cause analysis (RCA) and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Experience in automation technologies, robotics integration, and digital manufacturing solutions.
Hands-on experience with outsourcing and transfer projects, including supplier qualification and process ramp-up.
Other Information:
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.
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There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.
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.
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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