VP Operations: Scale Fabless Imaging Supply Chain

eyeo; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

eyeo, a fast-growing deep-tech startup, seeks a VP Operations to scale end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain capabilities from prototype to volume production. You will own supply chain, manufacturing operations, industrialization, and quality, coordinating with Engineering, Product, and Commercial to ensure on-time delivery, cost control, and consistent quality across an extensive partner network.

You will lead the org building, process implementation, and governance for a resilient,

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Engineering (Electrical, Semiconductor, Physics, or related field).
• 15+ years experience in semiconductor operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Proven track record in fabless or system-integrator environments.
• Strong experience with OSAT / packaging ecosystems.
• Supplier and contract manufacturing management.
• Contract negotiations for prototyping and volume production agreements.
• Strong leadership experience building and scaling teams.
• Deep understanding of yield, cost structures, and semiconductor operations KPIs.
• Startup mindset: hands-on, pragmatic, execution-driven.
• Hands-on experience with Chinese supply chain and manufacturing ecosystems, including managing vendors, foundries, or OSAT partners in China.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute eyeo’s end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain strategy.
• Select, manage, and optimize partnerships with foundries, assembly partners, and suppliers.
• Drive cost optimization, lead time reduction, and capacity planning.
• Establish operational planning across wafer runs, packaging, and delivery.
• Ensure reliable delivery timelines aligned with customer commitments.
• Define and implement quality systems across internal and external operations.
• Ensure product reliability and qualification (incl. customer standards).
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Build a culture of operational excellence and accountability.
• Act as executive interface to key manufacturing and supply chain partners.
• Negotiate terms, ensure performance, and manage risk.
• Align partners with eyeo’s roadmap, volume expectations, and quality standards.
• Build and scale the operations team (supply chain, Yield & Product/Test Engineering, Quality and IT).
• Implement processes, systems, and tools required for scaling.
• Define governance, reporting cadence, and cross-functional alignment.
• Identify and proactively manage risks across supply chain and production.
• Implement structured frameworks (e.g., FMEA, dual sourcing, contingency planning).
• Ensure resilience in a complex, multi-partner ecosystem.

Skills

Semiconductor operations

Supply chain leadership

Team leadership

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

Quality & yield KPIs

Startup mindset

Education

MSc/PhD in Engineering

Tools

OSAT / packaging ecosystems

Chinese supply chain experience

Job description

eyeo, a fast-growing deep-tech startup, seeks a VP Operations to scale end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain capabilities from prototype to volume production. You will own supply chain, manufacturing operations, industrialization, and quality, coordinating with Engineering, Product, and Commercial to ensure on-time delivery, cost control, and consistent quality across an extensive partner network.

You will lead the org building, process implementation, and governance for a resilient,