Product Delivery Manager – Semiconductor Manufacturing

Are you ready to take ownership of driving results in a cutting-edge semiconductor environment?

About Nearfield Instruments

Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast‑growing scale‑up high‑tech company. We design, develop, integrate, market and service advanced metrology machines. Our machines enable our customers – the world’s leading chipmakers – to increase production yields and thus improve the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Founded in 2016, we bring together the most creative minds (approx. 320 employees) in science and technology and develop a one‑of‑a‑kind, revolutionary high‑throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.

Where you will be working?

You will be working in the Production Operations department. Within this department you will deal with various teams such as Assembly Integration Test Engineering, Commissioning and Planning. You will also interact with other departments within Nearfield Instruments.

What will you be doing?

As a Product Delivery Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating Operations activities to deliver high‑quality systems on time. You’ll act as the central point of contact across Production, D&E, and Supply Chain, ensuring issues are tackled quickly and efficiently. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals with some experience who are eager to further develop their leadership skills and grow into more senior operational or program management roles.

• Take ownership of output targets of machine deliveries ensuring customer committed shipment dates are met.
• Coordinate daily activities across Production, D&E, and Supply Chain.
• Manage materials, resources and technical issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify bottlenecks or risks and drive solutions to keep progress on track.
• Lead problem‑solving efforts, ensuring timely decisions and clear communication.
• Act as the operational "engine", push for results and maintain focus on priorities.
• Report output status clearly and regularly to senior leadership.
• Continuously improve delivery processes and team alignment.

Why is the position interesting for you?

Nearfield Instruments is penetrating one of the biggest markets in the world – the semiconductor industry. In the future of NFI lies explosive growth and opportunities for its employees. Getting on board now gives you the opportunity to grow with the company from a technical and personal perspective.

• Take on a key operational leadership role with direct influence on output performance in a world‑leading semiconductor environment.
• Drive complex deliveries across multiple disciplines, develop advanced coordination, stakeholder management and operational leadership skills.
• Be part of a high‑visibility team, with clear career pathways toward Program Management, Operations Leadership or Senior Technical Management.
• Work closely with senior leaders and experts; your contributions will directly impact business‑critical results.

What We're Looking For

• At least 5 years of experience in project coordination or project management in a manufacturing operations environment (semiconductors or high‑tech industries a big plus, or other similar complex industries).
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical field.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams; you make things happen.
• A natural drive to deliver results, a "can‑do" and proactive mindset.
• Strong communication (English) and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment, in Rotterdam.

What can you expect from us?

Getting on board now is a great opportunity to grow with the company from a technical, personal and financial perspective. Nearfield's momentum is energetic and promising!

Our starting point is of course to pay someone a fair and competitive salary and besides this we offer you:

• Valuation of your work‑life balance;
• 30 holidays per calendar year (based on 40 hours);
• 8% holiday allowance;
• Commuting allowance;
• Discount on your health insurance;
• Overtime compensation;
• We are here to support one another, and colleagues are there to help you. TEAM is very important, Together Everyone Achieves More!
• Besides a challenging role where you can utilize the full extent of your professional knowledge.

Apply for the job

If the above challenges excite you, we encourage you to send us your details using the Apply now button on our career site.

Our recruitment process

• Screening by Recruiter
• 1st interview
• 2nd interview
• Offer and reference check
• Onboarding and welcome at Nearfield Instruments!

If this sounds exciting to you, let’s talk! We are looking for driven, action‑oriented people ready to grow their career in the semiconductor industry. For questions, feel free to reach out to me:

Ilona Voshaart- Corporate Recruiter

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Recruitment, consultancy and/or other agency?

We appreciate the interest, but we source all our candidates directly. We understand that you as an intermediary want to present candidates to our interesting positions. This is not how we have structured our recruitment. This means that all profiles offered to Nearfield Instruments will be treated as direct applications. Unless we have explicitly agreed otherwise.

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