Team Lead Product Lifecycle Management

ASML•San Jose, CA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) team that you will lead is responsible for the introduction, industrialization and phase-out strategies of new products as well as engineering sustaining activities on existing products. In this role, you’ll make a real difference to the efficiency and profitability of the company by determining and managing the supply chain project plan of platforms, new products, associated introduction types (new builds, installs and upgrades), industrialization, and phase-out strategies. To achieve this, you will be using a mix of technical, creative and interpersonal skills to guide, coordinate, and mentor your team to meet program deliverables and deadlines.

Requirements

Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering or similar technical education preferred.
10+ years of work experience, of which 5 years of experience in new product introductions preferably in high-tech, low-volume environments.
Result oriented, able to act under high pressure
Stakeholder management : Able to deal effectively with internal and external stakeholders both at operational and executive levels
Building a cohesive PLM team with a shared focus on PLM performance requirements based on PLM Action Card Metrics and build strong collaboration with internal stakeholders
Able to coach team members by developing trust and demonstrating role model behaviors.
Can learn and apply new information or skills.
Conflict navigation and constructive challenge/ being able to challenge with care
Role model for PLM behaviors and culture, reinforcing standard ways of working, ownership mindset, and continuous improvement
Change leadership and adaptability
Excellent professional communication in English.

Responsibilities

Manage concurrent supply chain introduction of new product designs in the global supply chain from technical feasibility towards ramp and release-for-volume including the critical path of Bill of Material readiness, technical documentation readiness, and material availability towards prototype, pilot and volume systems and spares.
Plan & mobilize and support resources of the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement (SS&P) supplier collaboration teams to fulfill the plans.
Manage worldwide material availability balanced against customer service levels, inventory, quality, costs and risks: Identify bottle necks, prepare decisions and take actions towards engineering, suppliers, factories, field to manage the critical path both for time-to-market and ramp.
Secure that PLM team is taking full accountability and ownership in designated x-sectoral Project Delivery Teams (DT) to enable successful NPI engagement and Industrialization at suppliers by driving quality and timing of deliverables from Project Team members.
Work closely with SS&P/PLM-PL team to secure up-to-date and complete Project overviews for their respective Product Teams (PDT) and Module Delivery Units (MDU) scope and address and signal risks for timely and quality execution of the respective NPI.
Pro-actively manage resource planning and staffing of the PLM project coordinators to ensure the optimal use of capacity and capabilities.
Ownership of operational processes and KPIs tied to material availability, inventory management, end of life and excess and obsolescence.
Build and lead a high-performing PLM team, developing talent and capabilities to achieve the required level of expertise, ownership, and execution excellence.
To foster global collaboration and learning, working effectively across regions and cultures to meet operational and strategic business needs.