(Junior) Technical Project Lead
Nearfield Instruments
The Technical Project Lead acts as the right hand to the System Architect / Team Lead, driving execution of complex deep-tech equipment projects. This role ensures that technical deliverables, internal teams, and the supply chain are fully aligned to deliver high-performance systems on time.
You will operate at the intersection of engineering, operations, and suppliers; ensuring smooth progress from concept through industrialisation.
This role enables you to have a broad impact and exposure within our Design & Engineering department.
This role is intended for High Potential candidates. We are open to fresh graduates.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Coordination
Cross-Functional Leadership
Supply Chain & Supplier Management
Technical & Operational Support
Team Support
Qualifications & Skills
You will operate at the intersection of engineering, operations, and suppliers; ensuring smooth progress from concept through industrialisation.
This role enables you to have a broad impact and exposure within our Design & Engineering department.
This role is intended for High Potential candidates. We are open to fresh graduates.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Coordination
- Drive project execution by tracking milestones, deliverables, risks, and dependencies
- Proactively follow up on progress across teams and ensure timely completion of action items
- Maintain clear reporting and escalation of issues impacting timeline or quality
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Coordinate activities across engineering (mechatronics, software, electronics), manufacturing, procurement, and quality
- Act as a central communication hub, ensuring alignment between all internal stakeholders
Supply Chain & Supplier Management
- Interface with external suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, specifications alignment, and quality standards
- Monitor and follow up on purchase orders, supply chain constraints, and delivery commitments
- Ensure supplier deliverables meet technical and integration requirements
Technical & Operational Support
- Assist in resolving technical and operational bottlenecks impacting project progress
- Support documentation, reviews, and design alignment across disciplines
Team Support
- Act as sparring partner and right hand to the System Architect / Team Lead
- Help guide teams with structured planning, clear priorities, and execution discipline
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's or master's degree in physics or engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related)
- Experience in project coordination or technical project leadership
- Solid stakeholder management and communication skills
- Highly structured, proactive, and detail-oriented mindset
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-tech development environment
JOB SUMMARY
(Junior) Technical Project Lead
Nearfield Instruments
Rotterdam
10 days ago
N/A
Full-time
(Junior) Technical Project Lead