NXE Factory Quality Engineer

Position Summary

The JG7 Factory Quality Engineer is an independent contributor who owns module-level quality execution for their assigned module or work center, driving root-cause analysis, quality reporting, and structural improvements. In addition to primary responsibilities, the JG7 QE provides leadership across key quality governance areas including leading DRB/MRB reviews, driving performance improvements through SPC analysis, maintaining and updating pFMEAs, and owning MSA/Gage R&R execution for critical measurement systems. The JG7 QE actively represents the factory during QMM/6P assessments, leads deployment and compliance of Quality Gates, facilitates 4-Eye reviews/Quality Circles, and drives consistent Workcenter Handshakes between upstream and downstream operations. They also maintain and govern Inspection Criteria, while leading end-to-end F2F MN (EF, NMQ) investigations and reporting, ensuring systemic issues are escalated, addressed, and translated into preventive actions.

The Factory Quality Engineer interfaces daily with Production Engineering (PE), First Line Support (FLS), Manufacturing, Supplier Quality (SQE), Central Quality, and other cross-sector partners, acting as the factory’s technical authority for quality process execution.

The Factory Quality Engineer displays ownership, acting as the primary point of accountability for work center quality performance, including SPC effectiveness, MN/DN closure, and process risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Governance Leadership

  • Lead DRB/MRB sessions for assigned areas which are directly tied to Quality, ensure rigorous root cause validation, and drive structural implementation of corrective actions.
  • Own SPC performance reviews, including control limit adjustments, capability analysis, and communication of required process improvements.
  • Leads factory in discussions for assigning CTD/CTQ/CTC Definitions
  • Lead pFMEA updates in response to systemic issues, new learnings, or high-impact events.

• Measurement Capability & Audit Coverage

  • Own execution and analysis of MSA/Gage R&R studies, driving cross-functional improvements where measurement systems underperform.
  • Actively represent assigned work centers during QMM/6P Quality Assessments, ensuring evidence of readiness, process compliance, and gap closure.
  • Analyze First Pass Yield Data to understand and drive process stability

• Quality Controls, Standards & Cross-Work Center Alignment

  • Develops dashboards and tracking methodologies related to quality activities
  • Drive adoption and enforcement of Quality Gates across upstream/downstream partners, ensuring handshakes occur with complete, accurate inputs.
  • Participates, facilitates, or co-leads 4-Eye reviews/Quality Circles to strengthen discipline in quality fundamentals and prevent recurrence of known issues.
  • Lead Workcenter Handshakes as part of structural readiness, ensuring clear, validated acceptance criteria and completed prerequisite checks.
  • Maintain and communicate Inspection Criteria requirements, aligning with PE, FLS, and Central Quality.

• Factory Issue Ownership & Reporting

  • Lead F2F/Customer MN (EF, NMQ, CQN) investigations end-to-end, providing thorough analysis, stakeholder alignment, and timely updates to lifecycle tracking systems (e.g., documenting 8D’s as structural solutions)
  • Provide integrated reporting on MN trends, systemic bottlenecks, and mitigation plans to Factory Quality, PE, and D&E leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree in technical domain (e.g., mechanical/electrical/optical/chemical/industrial engineering, mechatronics, physics, or related field) with 2+ years (BS) or a (MS) of relevant work experience in a technical environment such as quality, manufacturing engineering, or related fields.
• Experience: Hands-on technical experience related to manufacturing quality preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead RCA/CAPA activities.
• Strong statistical and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency in SAP/QMS tools, SPC, FMEA, and structured problem solving.
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred (or willingness to achieve).
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive actions to closure.

Key Competencies

• Advanced Root-Cause & Analytical Capability

  • Independently leads complex RCAs using structured problem-solving frameworks.
  • Synthesizes SPC, pFMEA, and MSA insights into actionable improvement recommendations.
  • Identifies systemic risks across modules and drives cross-functional mitigation.

• Quality Governance Leadership

  • Acts as a subject-matter owner for DRB/MRB, Quality Gates, and 4-Eye reviews.
  • Ensures accuracy and validity of inspection criteria, measurement system results, and production readiness.
  • Led Workcenter Handshakes to align upstream and downstream ownership.

• Cross-Functional Influence

  • Builds alignment across PE, FLS, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and D&E.
  • Effectively presents DN/MN, F2F MN (EF/NMQ), KPI, and audit-readiness topics in multi-level forums.
  • Negotiates priorities and drives accountability without formal authority.

• Technical & Process Mastery

  • Demonstrates expert working knowledge of SPC, pFMEA, DRB/MRB, QMM/6P, MSA/Gage R&R, and related tools.
  • Able to interpret engineering data, specifications, and inspection criteria with high accuracy.
  • Maintains strong understanding of module-level factory processes and risk points.

• Continuous Improvement & Systems Thinking

  • Leads Lean/Six Sigma activities aimed at structural quality improvement.
  • Translates disturbance trends into PFMEA updates, governance improvements, and training needs.
  • Anticipates future risks and proactively drives preventive actions across multiple teams.

• Communication & Leadership Behavior

  • Communicates complex issues concisely for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Mentors lower JG engineers and reinforces disciplined quality culture behaviors.
  • Demonstrates situational leadership during escalations and cross-sector reviews.

• Soft Skills

  • 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• Potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.
• 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.