Job Description

ASM is a leading global supplier of products, services, and materials for semiconductor processing. For more than half a century, innovation has been at the core of everything we do. Our smart, ambitious people are dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading semiconductor providers. Every day we push the development of next-generation computer-chip technology, always staying a few steps ahead of what\xe2\x80\x99s next.

The talented, enthusiastic people at ASM are just like you: dedicated to improving people\xe2\x80\x99s lives and unlocking new potential. With our collaborative approach to R&D, we advance key semiconductor technologies and platforms like ALD, epitaxy, PEALD, PECVD, and vertical furnaces. And we have recently entered the promising high-growth market: silicon carbide epitaxy. Year after year, our innovations help to make chips smaller, faster, and more powerful. In fact, you will find our technology in every aspect of modern life: in AI, medical equipment, 5G, smartphones, autonomous driving, and more.
Job Summary: As Sr. Manager of Order Fulfillment Engineering and Product Line Engineering, at ASM, you will lead two global teams: one of skilled Order Fulfillment Engineers, and the other Product Line Engineers. These teams are responsible for defining and maintaining product structure trees, and for understanding customer specifications and translating those into buildable orders. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing the configuration process, from initial product structure definition, maintenance of BOMs, and release of Order BOMs to Global Operations so that they can efficiently and effectively execute their procurement and manufacturing strategies in an error-free manner. Your technical expertise, leadership, and communication skills will be crucial in driving excellence and execution within the team.
Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the Product Line Engineering (PLE) and Order Fulfillment Engineering (OFE) functions to ensure efficient and effective product structures and order fulfillment processes.
• Coordinate with Global Product Management (GPM), New Product Manufacturing Engineering (NPME), and Manufacturing Engineering (ME) teams to ensure accurate and timely updates to the product structure tree and Order BOM.
• Lead and guide the PLE team in defining and maintaining the product structure tree, adding/deleting options and features, handling non-standard requests, and managing BOM building blocks.
• Collaborate with the PLE team to update the sales configurator with logic and details based on inputs from GPM and NPME.
• Ensure the Product Option Architecture (POA) is updated and aligned with product changes and customer requirements.
• Manage the cut-in dates for product changes, ensuring smooth transitions in the manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Oversee the OFE team to ensure accurate translation of customer requirements into the OBOM for efficient parts procurement and assembly.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting cross-functional communication and knowledge sharing between the PLE and OFE groups and their stakeholders throughout the company.
• Monitor performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement process enhancements to optimize product development and order fulfillment workflows.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and quality assurance procedures.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in a managerial role overseeing engineering, product management, or manufacturing teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of engineer-to-order product development processes, sales configurators, and Bill of Materials (BOM) management.
• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional collaboration, particularly between product development engineers, product management, and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate and guide teams effectively.

The ideal candidate for this position should be a skilled manager with a deep understanding of engineer-to-order product development processes and a strong background in engineering and project management. They must be adept at fostering collaboration and ensuring smooth communication between the PLE and OFE teams and other stakeholders, while also driving innovation and process improvements to enhance overall efficiency and customer satisfaction. At ASM we are committed to supporting our people, enabling them to develop their talents and perform at their best. We actively promote an inclusive and diverse culture that fosters trust and transparency. Our people are our power, and we value the differences between everyone because it is what make us better as a team. By embracing a wide range of perspectives, we enable a culture of continuous exploration and adoption of new ideas. At every step, we know that it is our valued people who enable us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients \xe2\x80\x93 and to make a meaningful difference in society.

So join us on our journey and unleash the power of an open mind. Discover how you can be part of our exciting future and apply today! To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.