Introduction to the job
Manufacturing Services (MFS) supports ASML’s production factories through a broad range of logistics and manufacturing‑support services. As MFS continues to mature, quality is increasingly driven by robust systems, effective governance and strong execution close to operations. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will contribute to the further development and deployment of quality within MFS. You will operate at the intersection of quality systems, governance and shop‑floor execution, helping to turn quality intent into consistent, practical ways of working.
Job Mission
Act as a senior quality professional within MFS, strengthening quality systems, governance and continuous improvement. You support the organization in embedding structure, transparency and learning, while working hands‑on with operations to ensure quality is applied in day‑to‑day practice.
The hands‑on senior quality engineer is comfortable working at the gemba and applying quality in practice. You have experience implementing quality in real operational environments and prefer doing, coaching and enabling over observing and reporting from a distance.
You strengthen systems and governance by being close to the operation and helping teams make quality work in reality.
Scope & Pillars
The Senior Quality Engineer operates across the MFS OE Quality scope, aligned with the MFS OE Quality Vision 2030, covering:
Quality Management System & Assurance Critical to Customer (CTC) – safeguarding requirements and learning Critical to Quality (CTQ) – controls, standards and preventive mechanisms Quality Culture, Leadership, Behavior & Ambassadorship
Roles and responsibilities
Quality Governance & Ways of Working
Lead the setup and continuous improvement of quality governance within MFS
Strengthen the structure and effectiveness of combined quality team meetings
Standardize how quality topics are escalated, reviewed and followed up
Quality System, Non‑Conformances & Learning
Execute internal ISO9001 audits, facilitate external ISO9001 audits
Establish and maintain a strong end‑to‑end non‑conformance (NC) follow‑up structure
Ensure NCs, audit findings and assessments are translated into sustainable improvements
Strengthen learning loops so outcomes are structurally embedded into governance and daily operations
Contribute to the maturity, coherence and practical application of the Quality Management System (ISO 9001 context)
Quality Culture & Leadership
Act as a quality ambassador across MFS
Support leaders and teams in making quality topics explicit and discussable
Encourage ownership, prevention and learning‑oriented behavior
Help translate “quality” into concrete expectations and daily practice
CTQ / CTC Enablement (supporting to/ in close collaboration with other Q colleagues)
Support operations in translating CTQs and customer requirements into practical controls and standards, in close collaboration with quality program and inspection roles
Support verification of effectiveness of implemented controls and safeguards
Ensure learnings from issues, audits and assessments are picked up, embedded and sustained
Education and experience
Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a comparable technical field.
8+ years of experience in quality engineering or quality assurance roles
Experience with:
Quality Management Systems and executing audits (ISO 9001)
Nonconformance management and improvement loops
Operational quality in logistics or manufacturing environments
Structural problem‑solving experience; f.e. Lean Black Belt, Six sigma, etc.
Proven ability to operate effectively in complex, cross functional organizations
Skills
Hands‑on, senior quality professional with strong shop‑floor presence
Comfortable working at the Gemba and supporting implementation in practice
Prefers enabling and coaching teams over judging from the sidelines
Strong system thinker with a pragmatic, execution‑driven mindset
Fact‑based, structured and disciplined
Comfortable influencing without formal authority
Able to translate quality intent into concrete operational behavior
Team‑oriented contributor who strengthens collective quality maturity
Other information
For this position, the indicative (fixed) annual salary range is between 90,500 euro and 102,000 euro. This range comprises vacation allowance and a 13th-month payment. Company profit sharing is not included in this range. The actual compensation offered will depend on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: job-related skills, relevant Education and (work) experience, certifications, demonstrated abilities of the candidate, pay relative to other team members. This information is provided for transparency and guidance purposes only, and no rights can be derived from this salary indication.
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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Work Experience: 4-9 years
Travel: No
Education Level: Master
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Team: Quality
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