Senior Business Process Specialist

Introduction to the Job

The Senior Process Specialist in the Business Adoption Team (BAT) is a key expert responsible for driving process excellence and operational improvements across Wilton Factory, with a focus on supporting Wilton Factory Optics.

This role specializes in production engineering, production execution, sequence engineering, disturbance management, material master data, bill of process management, user authorization, and non‑standard changes in the optics fabrication area.

The specialist acts as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring robust, standardized, and continuously improving processes that enable the factory's strategic objectives.

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for production engineering, production execution, sequence engineering, disturbance management, material master data generation/maintenance/change, bill of process (BOP) generation/maintenance/change, user authorization changes, and non‑standard changes in the Optics Fabrication area.
• Lead the design, qualification tests, implementation, and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end processes, ensuring alignment with Wilton Factory strategy and operational excellence principles.
• Analyze, document, and optimize business processes, identifying and prioritizing requirements that determine how applications (e.g., SAP, MES) support factory operations.
• Act as the primary liaison for internal customers in Wilton Factory Optics, translating their needs into actionable process improvements and system enhancements.
• Champion process improvement projects, communicating benefits to key users, production end users, and business leaders.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and meetings to drive adoption of new processes and changes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including IT, architects, business process leads, and subject matter experts, to ensure cohesive and prioritized process improvements.
• Support the translation of factory strategy and business objectives into short‑and‑long‑term process and application improvements.
• Develop and deliver training for new and existing end users on process changes and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, data integrity, and change management protocols.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in a high‑tech manufacturing or production environment, preferably within ASML or a similar organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in production engineering, production execution, sequence engineering, disturbance management, material master data, and bill of process management.
• Experience supporting or working closely with Optics factory operations is required.
• Proficiency in SAP, MES (POD), routing editor and other relevant business systems.
• Experience in project management, change management, conflict resolution, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Deep understanding of end‑to‑end manufacturing and engineering processes, especially in high‑mix, high‑complexity environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to translate strategy and business issues into practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to connect, motivate, and mobilize people across functions and levels.
• Skilled in workshop facilitation, training delivery, and meeting management.
• Project management skills, including planning, prioritization, and execution of multiple initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, thriving in both structured and ambiguous situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and process documentation tools.
• High attention to detail, data integrity, and process compliance.
• Willingness to embrace change and drive continuous improvement.

• Reports to:
  
  Business Adoption Team Manager, Wilton Factory Operational Excellence.
• Main internal customers:
  Wilton Factory Optics.
• The role may require occasional travel to other ASML sites or customer locations.
• The position is critical for maintaining operational continuity and supporting…