Lead Engineer, Stack Development & Manufacturing Readiness

AQUABATTERY; Alphen aan den Rijn; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)

25 vacation days

Green pension scheme

Company bike

Job summary

AQUABATTERY is seeking a Lead Engineer Stack to own the technical roadmap for the membrane stack and connect development to manufacturing. You will create production-ready drawings, identify and manage manufacturing partners, and guide cross‑functional teams to deliver milestones within cost constraints.

Joining AQUABATTERY means contributing to scalable saltwater-based energy storage with a focus on reliability, safety, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering is required.
• Proven experience in multi-layer product assemblies.
• Experience in supply chain: identifying, qualifying and managing manufacturing partners for complex components.
• Proficiency in system-level CAD: P&ID, 3D modelling, and production-ready documentation.
• Experience in water processing, water treatment, or adjacent fluid-handling industries.
• Ability to translate technical constraints into a structured roadmap.
• Track record of aligning technical outputs to deliverables.
• Experience in milestone-driven R&D or product development environments.
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills.
• Experience in energy storage, electrochemistry, or membrane technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the technical roadmap for the stack track across all projects.
• Identify and qualify manufacturing partners and suppliers capable of delivering stack components within budget and cost targets.
• Develop and manage supply chain relationships for stack components.
• Create system-level CAD drawings including P&ID, 3D models, and production-ready blueprints.
• Translate R&D progress into buildable deliverables that meet project requirements.
• Distribute activities across projects to meet milestones within time, budget, and quality targets.
• Maintain progress tracking and ensure visibility to internal stakeholders.
• Identify and raise technical risks before they impact delivery.
• Maintain technical documentation, design files, and test records.

Skills

System-level CAD

Supply chain management

Documentation

Team leadership

R&D management

Project roadmap

Education

MSc in Physics

MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

P&ID tools

Job description

AQUABATTERY is seeking a Lead Engineer Stack to own the technical roadmap for the membrane stack and connect development to manufacturing. You will create production-ready drawings, identify and manage manufacturing partners, and guide cross‑functional teams to deliver milestones within cost constraints.

Joining AQUABATTERY means contributing to scalable saltwater-based energy storage with a focus on reliability, safety, and collaboration.