AI Manager

Darwin Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing technology, based in Eindhoven, for an AI Manager to lead the responsible adoption of AI across some of the most security-sensitive parts of the business. This isn’t about running a chatbot pilot. You’ll be building the governance model – risk assessment, model oversight, data protection, change control – for AI deployed inside a highly regulated, high-stakes manufacturing environment, while working hands-on with engineering, security and business stakeholders to actually ship outcomes.

What you’ll own: leading AI adoption end-to-end across selected technology and security domains; building and running the AI governance framework (risk assessment, model oversight, data protection, change control); bridging business, security and engineering teams to turn AI initiatives into measurable outcomes; selecting and integrating AI/MLOps tooling (LLM platforms, monitoring, access control) into existing infrastructure; and managing external vendors and partners alongside internal cross-functional teams.

What you’ll bring: 8+ years in technology roles, including 3+ years leading AI/ML initiatives at scale; a track record delivering AI programmes inside regulated or security-sensitive environments; real depth in LLMs, generative AI, MLOps, data governance and model risk management; experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external partners; and senior-level stakeholder management. Bonus points for a semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing or critical-infrastructure background, and familiarity with SOC workflows or cybersecurity tooling.

Why this one’s worth a look: 12-month contract with a genuine mandate to build – not maintain – an AI governance function from the ground up; hybrid setup (3 days onsite in Eindhoven, 2 days remote); and a rare chance to shape how AI gets governed inside a critical, high-precision manufacturing environment.