Program Administrator
About the job
- A Nitec, Higher Nitec, Diploma in Engineering, or other relevant qualification is required.
- At least 1 year of experience as an administrator in the manufacturing industry is required.
- Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel functions is required.
- Good problem-solving skills are required.
- Meticulous attention to detail is required.
- Good communication skills are required.
- Provide administrative support to Program Managers for assigned customer accounts to meet customer requirements for product deliveries and program deliverables.
- Maintain routine program deliverables and communicate them promptly to internal and external stakeholders.
- Arrange documentation for product shipments to customers and returns of materials, tools, or jigs from customers to support on-time delivery.
- Monitor and track customer consignment materials and provide updates to the Program Manager so materials are assigned to the correct project and receipt is maintained.
- Assist in executing customer change requests, including engineering or configuration changes such as Bill of Materials comparisons and updates, to support timely execution of customer Engineering Change Orders and Bill of Materials changes.
- Maintain and update trackers for program deliverables, including engineering issues, waiver requests, and change requests, ensuring critical information and approvals are in place.
- Assist with other program administrative tasks as assigned by Program Managers.
- Download the On Time Delivery report from the customer portal and validate it against shipment records for the Program Manager to analyze delivery performance.
- Support and participate in the company continuous improvement program.
About the company
VDL Enabling Technologies Group designs, develops, and manufactures high-tech engineering products and machines, with a focus on optical communication for small satellites. Its CubeCAT laser terminal creates high-speed links between small satellites and ground stations using laser transmitters and receivers, achieving data rates up to 1 Gbps. The company stands out by delivering bespoke, end-to-end integrated engineering solutions and sustained partnerships rather than one-off products. Its goal is to provide customized, secure, high-bandwidth satellite communications with efficient power use and fewer regulatory requirements.
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Headquarters
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- EDB said on 2026-09-02 VDL ETG will invest S$100 million in Singapore.
- The company targets over 400 hires and S$1 billion revenue within five to six years.
- VDL Groep reported 2026 first-half turnover and results increased on 2026-09-04.
What critics are saying
- VDL ETG cut jobs in 2024 after ASML orders softened, exposing customer concentration.
- Semiconductor demand swings still threaten Singapore utilization despite 2025 expansion and hiring plans.
- If ASML or major equipment OEMs retrench again, VDL ETG's growth stalls quickly.
What makes VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) unique
- VDL ETG Singapore combines precision engineering, cleanrooms, logistics, and systems design in SQ1.
- Its Singapore base supports semiconductor equipment modules with 30% more capacity since June 2025.
- VDL ETG also builds CubeCAT optical terminals for secure, low-power satellite links.
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VDL ETG Switzerland intensifying investments in the aerospace sector. 02 June 2026 12:40 Supporting partner. Wartau - VDL ETG Switzerland AG is adopting a specific focus on the future-oriented aerospace and defense industries. To this end, the company has acquired and refurbished a new production building at its site. It will now seek to secure certification for comprehensive quality management in this sector. (CONNECT) VDL ETG (Enabling Technologies Group) Switzerland AG is laying the foundations for increased involvement the future-oriented sectors of aerospace, aviation and defense. To this end, the company bought a new production building at its site in Trübbach, a settlement in the municipality of Wartau in the Swiss canton of St.Gallen, which it has refurbished over the past year, according to Adrian Belz, Head of Sales and Marketing. Here, the company will be able to implement new projects across a production floor measuring around 6,000 square meters. To support growth in the civil and military aerospace sector, VDL ETG Switzerland AG is investing in new machinery, as Adrian Belz explains further. At present, the company is planning to purchase a new, larger milling machine, which is scheduled to go into operation at its Swiss production site by the end of 2027. Moreover, according to the information, the company is currently in the process of securing EN/AS 9100 certification, which documents comprehensive quality management in the aerospace industry. The company recently acquired a couple of new customers for its new Space and Aerospace market segment. Belz states that "an audit was conducted and successfully completed" by the company for one of these. The first components were reportedly delivered in spring 2026. "At VDL ETG Switzerland AG, Swisstrade value long-term partnerships based on trust, growth and reliability. Its goal is to support customers in the space, aerospace and defense industries with solutions that strengthen their performance and market position". Thanks to its diversified business activities, the Dutch parent company VDL Groep operates in various growth markets, including high-tech, mobility, energy, food technology, infrastructure technology and defense. The VDL Defentec business unit brings together the expertise of the various VDL Groep companies for the defense and security industry. VDL ETG Switzerland AG is one of the exhibitors forming part of the SWISS Pavilion at the International Farnborough Airshow. Organized every other year, the trade fair for the global aerospace industry is set to take place July 20-24, 2026, in the south of England. ce/mm
VDL Enabling Technologies Group - a Dutch firm that supplies key equipment parts to major semiconductor players - plans to hire 400 new staff in areas such as advanced manufacturing and supply chain management at its expanded Singapore facility over the next...