Quality Program Leader

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s preferred) in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical, Quality, Mechatronics or a related scientific and/or technical field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering, manufacturing or operational excellence in a high-tech manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role managing direct reports and leading quality priorities across cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience leading factory-wide or organization-wide quality strategy, governance, Quality Management System ownership, audit readiness, and improvement initiatives across organizational boundaries
• Strong background in Statistical Process Control, Six Sigma, quality systems, audit management, and structured problem solving
• Proven experience defining, tracking, and improving measurable quality outcomes such as defect reduction, escape prevention, process capability, audit performance, corrective action effectiveness, and repeat issue prevention
• Proven ability to influence without authority and lead cross-functional, cross-site improvement efforts
• Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred; ASQ CQE or CMQ/OE a plus
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working at the cutting edge of tech, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way do that. You will not work in a silo. Instead, you will be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You will have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.
• Strong quality leadership mindset with the ability to set direction, align stakeholders, and represent factory quality priorities across the organization
• Demonstrated people-leadership capability in team engagement, performance management, talent development, and coaching, with the ability to build accountability, strengthen capability, and support employee growth.
• Data-driven, analytical thinker with the ability to translate quality performance insights into action and measurable factory outcomes
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, audit readiness, audit response, corrective action governance, and effectiveness verification
• Influential leader capable of driving alignment across functions, sites, and leadership levels
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency for quality outcomes
• Effective communicator at both technical and executive levels
• Skilled in facilitating complex problem-solving, governance routines, audit preparation routines, and cross-functional decision-making
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Proactive, resilient, and comfortable challenging the status quo when needed
• Other Information
• This position is located on-site in Wilton, Connecticut. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation
• Additional Responsibilities: There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.
• $0-0
• 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.
• All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.
• 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.
• Inclusion and diversity
• 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

• Working at the cutting edge of tech, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way do that. You will not work in a silo. Instead, you will be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You will have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.
• To thrive in this job, you will need the following skills:
• Strong quality leadership mindset with the ability to set direction, align stakeholders, and represent factory quality priorities across the organization
• Demonstrated people-leadership capability in team engagement, performance management, talent development, and coaching, with the ability to build accountability, strengthen capability, and support employee growth.
• Data-driven, analytical thinker with the ability to translate quality performance insights into action and measurable factory outcomes
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, audit readiness, audit response, corrective action governance, and effectiveness verification
• Influential leader capable of driving alignment across functions, sites, and leadership levels
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency for quality outcomes
• Effective communicator at both technical and executive levels
• Skilled in facilitating complex problem-solving, governance routines, audit preparation routines, and cross-functional decision-making
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Proactive, resilient, and comfortable challenging the status quo when needed
• Other Information
• This position is located on-site in Wilton, Connecticut. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation
• Additional Responsibilities: There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.
• The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:
• $0-0
• 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.
• All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.
• 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.

Inclusion and diversity

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s preferred) in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical, Quality, Mechatronics or a related scientific and/or technical field
• Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred; ASQ CQE or CMQ/OE a plus