Optical Fabrication Team Lead, Quality Control – Compressed Work Week (CWW) Back End Days (6am - 6pm every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, every other Wednesday)

ASML•Wilton, CT

1d•$89,250 - $130,900•Onsite

About The Position

ASML is hiring an Optical Fabrication Team Lead to lead compressed-work-week back-end day optics manufacturing for metrology quality-control operations in Wilton, Connecticut. The role has managerial responsibility for 14 or more optical technicians and is accountable for safe, timely delivery of high-quality products and for improving operational effectiveness and efficiency. The Team Lead works closely with Production and Development Engineering on adopting and industrializing new products and processes, and partners across shifts to maintain production continuity. The position involves aligning individual, team, and area goals with department and company objectives; coaching and developing technicians; planning production and ensuring delivery of planned output; and monitoring performance against manufacturing and product KPIs. The Team Lead also facilitates continuous improvement, resolves and escalates production issues, administers company policies, and handles team-related administrative responsibilities. Work is performed in a climate-controlled cleanroom at approximately 72°F, with full gowning required. The role may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, solvents, tooling, laser energy, magnetic fields, high voltage, and electrical currents; occasional travel and training or business meetings on off shifts may be required. Lifting up to 35 pounds may be required. The listed base annual salary range is $89,250–$130,900; the posting also separately displays a $0–$0 range. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, participation in the company 401(k) plan, eight hours of vacation leave per month, and 13 paid holidays annually.

Requirements

At least a high school diploma.
At least five years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing or a related field, or five years of direct optics fabrication experience.
Strong manufacturing operations acumen.
Strong Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement experience, with a history of operational improvement through collaboration with employees and partner organizations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook 365 applications and knowledge of SAP or a comparable ERP system.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Ability to observe and respond to people and situations while monitoring and developing a team and its performance.
Ability to learn and apply new information or skills.
Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency, and professionalism.
Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
Results-driven ownership and accountability.
Ability to identify bottlenecks and drive improvements.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team and follow through with minimal supervision.
Open, clear, concise, and professional communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with managers, coworkers, and customers.
Ability to follow strict procedures and timelines.
Enterprising, flexible, and analytical approach; social skills to communicate at several levels, build teams, and serve customers.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access controlled technology before beginning work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a science or engineering field.
Direct working experience in an ISO-certified environment.
Prior optical fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain alignment of individual, team, and area goals with department and company objectives.
Create annual employee performance goals and coach and mentor technicians for daily success.
Partner with employees to create professional development action plans.
Develop team competencies in technical skills, continuous improvement, team building, and cross-training.
Lead a team of technicians to deliver precision optics and meet or exceed department and product KPIs, including 5S safety, first-pass yield, on-time delivery, production lead-time reduction, labor efficiency and accuracy, and workforce development.
Create detailed production schedules within manufacturing-plan and resource constraints; monitor progress, solve problems, develop recovery plans, and notify relevant parties of deviations.
Deliver planned volume-production output and ensure production resources are available and useful in cooperation with Production Engineering.
Ensure team members have sufficient know-how and training to achieve production plans.
Highlight product or performance issues transparently and escalate requests for help as needed.
Facilitate the identification and implementation of continuous-improvement initiatives.
Partner with Production Engineering to improve processes, efficiency, and product quality.
Use structured problem-solving and rigorous experimentation and change control; encourage innovative ideas and methods.
Lead by example and motivate the team to achieve high quality and performance.
Work with peers across shifts to meet goals and maintain production continuity.
Communicate to gain technician buy-in and influence department leaders.
Maintain time and attendance records and conduct performance and merit reviews.
Administer and consistently enforce company policies and procedures.
Work with Human Resources on disciplinary issues and hiring decisions.