Technical Sourcing Manager – BESS Hardware (m/f/d)

STABL Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Work from abroad option

Company pension scheme

Job summary

STABL Energy is seeking a Technical Sourcing Manager – BESS Hardware (m/f/d) to lead sourcing and supplier development for electronics, wire harnesses, sheet metal, machined components, and thermal systems. You will influence design decisions, drive DFM/DFA initiatives, and build a resilient supplier network across Europe and globally.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to optimize cost, manufacturability, and supplier performance while supporting NPI and

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable technical field.
• 5+ years in technical sourcing, strategic procurement, supplier development, cost engineering, or related areas.
• Strong experience applying DFM and/or DFA in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read technical drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience sourcing electromechanical components, PCBAs/electronics, wire harnesses, sheet metal parts, machined components, or thermal management

Responsibilities

• Lead DFM/DFA and value-engineering activities with Engineering teams.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and specifications to identify cost-reduction and manufacturability opportunities.
• Challenge solutions from cost, quality, and scalability perspectives.
• Support target costing and cost breakdown analyses across the product lifecycle.
• Own sourcing strategies for assigned hardware commodities.
• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers across multiple regions.
• Lead RFQs and supplier selection processes.
• Support NPI and industrialization activities.
• Ensure suppliers meet volume, quality, and delivery targets.
• Assist root-cause analysis with Quality and Engineering teams

Skills

DFM/DFA principles

Supplier development

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Technical reading

Fluent English

Education

Engineering degree

Supply chain-focused training

Job description

Your Role

At STABL Energy, we're building the next generation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) using sustainable battery technology. We are looking for a Technical Sourcing Manager – BESS Hardware (m/f/d) who combines technical understanding with strategic procurementexpertisetooptimizeproduct cost, manufacturability, and supplier performance.

In this role, you will take ownership of sourcing and supplier development for key hardware categories including electronics, wire harnesses, sheet metal, machined components, thermal systems, and electromechanical assemblies.

You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to influence design decisions early, drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)initiatives, andbuild a resilient supplier network capable of supporting our growth.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and procurement and wants to make a visible impact in a fast-growing energy technology company.

Your mission

• Lead DFM/DFA and value-engineering activities together with Engineering teams.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, CAD data, and BOMs to identify opportunities for: cost reduction, manufacturability improvements, assembly simplification, and supplier standardization
• Challenge technical solutions with a cost, quality, and scalability perspective.
• Support target costing and cost breakdown analyses throughout the product lifecycle.
• Own sourcing strategies for assigned hardware commodities.
• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers across Europe and globally.
• Lead RFQs and supplier selection processes.
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) and industrialization activities.
• Ensure suppliers are ready to meet volume, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions together with Quality and Engineering teams.

Your profile

Must-Have:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing, strategic procurement, commodity management, supplier development, or cost engineering.
• Strong experience applyingDesign for Manufacturing (DFM)and/orDesign for Assembly (DFA)principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, BOMs, manufacturing documentation, and engineering specifications.
• Experience sourcing at least several of the following commodity groups: Electromechanical components, PCBAs and electronics, Wire harnesses and cable assemblies, Sheet metal parts, Machined components, Fabricated assemblies and/or Thermal management components
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Fluent English.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in power electronics, energy storage, e-mobility, industrial equipment, automation, or automotive industries.
• Experience with low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of cost modeling and value engineering methodologies.
• German language skills.

Travelling time: at least 25%

Why STABL Energy?

STABL Energy is one of the most innovative start-ups in the energy transition, ees Award winner 2022, pv magazine award winner 2025 and named a global Top100 Energy Start-up. We are funded by renowned and experienced Tech VCs from Germany, Denmark and Switzerland.

• Agile, open & innovation-driven culture with flat hierarchies, quick decision-making processes and real ownership
• Company pension scheme to support you plan for the future
• Flexible working hours, a hybrid work model, and the option to work remotely from abroad
• Digital meal vouchers with Circula Lunch - enjoy tasty lunches on us!
• Monthly benefit in kind to spend at your favourite stores
• Corporate benefits portal with exclusive employee discounts
• Regular team-building activities and team events
• Company EGYM Wellpass membership to train with no limits at numerous fitness clubs across Germany

About us

We make energy storage stable and secure the future of energy. As technological pioneers, we develop storage solutions that extend battery life cycles and encourage the sustainable use of resources. Our approach is simple: we never recycle a battery too soon. STABL Energy is more than just a traditional start-up company. Ready to be part of us, innovate, impact, and inspire?