PLC Supply Program Manager

Job description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. ​ For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.  But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world.  Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential. Position Summary We are seeking a Product Life Cycle ( PLC ) Supply Program Manager /  (NPME) New Product Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing readiness for new and evolving semiconductor equipment platforms from concept through production release. In this role, you will serve as a critical link between Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Product Safety, Field Service, and Program Management to ensure new products are manufacturable, scalable, serviceable, and ready for successful customer deployment. You will drive manufacturing deliverables throughout the Product Life Cycle (PLC), ensuring readiness assessments, risk mitigation, process validation, and production launch requirements are completed with objective evidence and measurable results. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing engineering, risk management, and cross-functional program execution within a complex capital equipment environment. What You'll Do Manufacturing Readiness & Product Launch • Lead manufacturing readiness activities for prototype, Alpha, Beta, and production builds. • Develop and validate manufacturing assembly processes, test methods, and production workflows. • Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) improvements with Engineering teams. • Ensure tooling, fixtures, manufacturing equipment, factory resources, and training programs are in place before production release. • Conduct readiness reviews before critical builds, customer shipments, and production launches. • Capture lessons learned from early builds and drive continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle. PLC Governance & Tollgate Management • Own manufacturing deliverables and readiness evidence for Concept, Design, Alpha, Beta, and Production Release milestones. • Participate in PLC and tollgate reviews, providing objective assessments of manufacturing readiness. • Ensure release decisions are supported by measurable evidence, risk assessments, and validated processes. • Identify readiness gaps early and drive action plans to closure. • Support risk acceptance and exception processes when business conditions require controlled deviations. Risk Management & Continuous Improvement • Lead or support PFMEA activities, manufacturing risk assessments, CAPA investigations, and nonconformance resolution. • Maintain visibility of manufacturing risks, corrective actions, ownership, and closure plans. • Drive root-cause analysis and implementation of sustainable corrective actions. • Escalate issues that could impact product quality, safety, manufacturing