Head of Quality

Mechanical Engineering, Other technical backgrounds

Travel

10%

Workplace type

On-Site

Full time

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Introduction

As Head of Quality for the EUV Factory, you will lead the strategic direction and execution of quality initiatives across the EUV manufacturing landscape. You will be a recognized authority in Quality & Excellence (Q&E), driving transformational improvements, shaping long-term strategy, and influencing senior stakeholders both internally and externally. This role requires deep technical expertise, cross-sector leadership, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, complex environment.

Role and Responsibilities

Quality Control, Assurance & Compliance

• Lead quality control and assurance programs across the EUV factory.

• Drive technical and organizational risk management activities.

• Oversee investigations into non-conformances and implement preventive actions.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal regulations.

• Develop and own the EUV Factory Quality roadmap and strategic targets.

• Represent Quality in Hoshin Kanri and global manufacturing forums.

• Shape long‑term quality strategy (5–7 year horizon) and drive innovation.

• Draft and deploy policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with Q&E principles.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Lead transformational process improvement initiatives across modules and platforms.

• Prioritize and manage a portfolio of quality improvement projects.

• Ensure implementation of improvements in systems, architecture, and documentation.

Expert Knowledge & Capability Building

• Provide thought leadership and specialist advice across ASML.

• Mentor and coach senior professionals to build a performance‑oriented culture.

• Promote and manage adoption of Q&E standards and Best‑Known Methods.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Build and maintain a network within ASML’s senior management and supplier leadership.

• Interface with external parties in complex environments to align quality expectations.

• Influence and engage cross‑functional teams to drive quality outcomes.

Performance & Data Analytics

• Oversee quality data analysis and reporting projects.

• Apply advanced statistical methods to drive continuous improvement.

• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Customer Focus

• Manage customer interactions and ensure quality complaints are prevented.

• Participate in audits and represent the factory in customer‑facing engagements.

• Develop customer‑centric processes and policies.

Culture & Community

• Champion the Living Quality & Excellence culture.

• Promote Q&E communication and recognition programs.

• Act as a role model within the Q&E community and across sectors.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• Extensive experience in Q&E domains such as Supplier/Manufacturing Quality, Lean, Six Sigma.

• Minimum of 8 years in a global technology environment (e.g., semiconductor, electronics, automotive).

• Proven track record in strategic thinking and hands‑on change leadership.

• Recognized mentor and coach with ability to inspire and engage professionals.

Skills

• Deep expertise in Quality Management Systems and roadmap development.

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, cross‑sector environment.

• Strategic mindset with operational execution capabilities.

Other Information

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, crawl, reach, and stretch.

• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.

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

• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

• Will require travel dependent on business needs.

• The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level.

• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and…