PLC Supply Program Manager

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 early design through Alpha, Beta, and production release. This role serves as a critical bridge between Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Product Safety, Field Service, and Program Management, ensuring new equipment is not only technically functional, but also safe, manufacturable, repeatable, serviceable, and ready for customer deployment. The Manufacturing Engineer will have direct responsibility for manufacturing deliverables within the Product Life Cycle (PLC), including readiness assessments, manufacturing risk identification and closure, BOM maturity, assembly and test readiness, PFMEA, documentation, training, and objective evidence supporting tollgate approval. Key Responsibilities - PLC Governance & Tollgate Readiness - Own Manufacturing deliverables and readiness evidence for applicable Concept, Design, Alpha, Beta, and production release tollgates. - Participate actively in PLC/tollgate reviews and provide an objective assessment of manufacturing readiness. - Ensure PLC deliverables are completed with appropriate evidence rather than relying on schedule status alone. - Identify readiness gaps early and establish owner, corrective action, and committed closure date. - Do not recommend release when material manufacturing or safety risks remain without an approved mitigation and escalation path. - Support controlled risk acceptance and tollgate bypass processes when business conditions require an exception. - Manufacturing Readiness & NPI Execution - Lead manufacturing readiness for prototype, DLAB, Alpha, Beta, and initial production equipment builds. - Develop and validate manufacturing assembly and test sequences. - Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback into Engineering. - Ensure tooling, fixtures, procedures, test capability, factory resources, and training are available before production transfer. - Conduct manufacturing readiness reviews before critical builds and customer shipments. - Capture lessons learned from early builds and systematically incorporate them into subsequent configurations. - Risk Identification & Closure - Lead or actively participate in PFMEA, manufacturing risk assessments, CAPA, and nonconformance closure. - Maintain clear visibility of outstanding manufacturing risks by severity, owner, containment, corrective action, and closure date. - Challenge incomplete or unsupported risk closures. - Drive root-cause and permanent corrective action rather than accepting repeated containment. - Escalate risks that could affect equipment safety, quality, customer shipment, installation, or sustained production. Ensure - a. BOM & Configuration Readiness. - B. Quality & Repeatability - C. Production Release Readiness Before recommending manufacturing release, ensure that applicable items are complete or have formally approved closure plans, including:Manufacturing safety risks, PFMEA actions, BOM and configuration maturity, Critical supplier/material readiness, Assembly and test procedures, Manufacturing tooling and fixtures, Training requirements, Manufacturing and supplier quality risks, Open nonconformances and CAPAs, Packaging and shipment requirements, Factory capacity and resource readiness, Labor/time assumptions Outstanding PLC manufacturing deliverables Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline. - 5+ years of manufacturing, NPI, equipment engineering, product engineering, or related experience in a complex capital-equipment environment. - Hands-on experience introducing complex electro-mechanical equipment into production. - Demonstrated experience with: - NPI / product lifecycle processes, PFMEA and structured risk management, DFM / DFA, BOM and engineering change control, Root-cause analysis and CAPA, Manufacturing work instructions and test procedures, Equipment safety and manufacturing safety, Production release/readiness reviews - Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Safety, Field Service, and Program Management. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or semiconductor manufacturing. - Experience with vacuum systems, gas/chemical delivery, robotics, motion systems, electrical controls, thermal systems, plasma/process equipment, or other complex semiconductor equipment subsystems. - Working knowledge of applicable SEMI and equipment safety standards. - Experience supporting prototype through HVM transition. - Experience with ERP/PLM/MES systems and structured BOM/configuration management. - Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 8D, DOE, or structured problem-solving experience. Apply today to be part of what’s next. We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect. To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.