NEA SC&Q Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) – MLP Optics Competence
Core
Ensure supplier capability, quality performance, and manufacturability of complex optical components and assemblies supporting ASML products.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Optical Manufacturing)
Builds
Robust NPI introductions for precision optics and optical assemblies
Domain
Semiconductor equipment manufacturing / Precision Optics
Required skills
Precision optics manufacturing, Optical polishing and grinding, Thin-film coating processes, Optical assembly and alignment, Statistical Process Control (SPC), MSA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, Root cause analysis (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why), Risk management, Supplier auditing
Preferred skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Interferometry, Optical metrology, Contamination control
Technologies
8D, DMAIC, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA
Responsibilities
Engage suppliers during early Product Generation Process (PGP) phases to evaluate optical manufacturing technologies; Establish and maintain supplier quality requirements, control plans, and acceptance criteria; Lead structured problem-solving activities for supplier quality incidents using 8D and DMAIC; Conduct supplier process audits and risk assessments to identify risks in optical fabrication and assembly; Support sourcing and supplier selection through capability assessments and technical benchmarking; Monitor and report supplier performance indicators including PPM, Yield, and On-time qualification.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
