Senior Hardware Engineering Manager
Job Description
🌊 Who are we?
We're building the world's largest hydration platform to replace a $1.5 trillion industry controlled by Coca-Cola and Pepsi — companies selling sugar water in plastic. Their model is stuck in the past. We're changing that, from the workplace.
In 2025: #2 fastest growing tech company in the Netherlands (Deloitte Fast50). #30 fastest growing in Europe (Sifted250). We're an AI-native company — AI is how we build, not an afterthought.
About the role
We’re looking for a Senior Hardware Engineering Manager to own the execution of the full development of our hardware products — from concept through engineering, industrialization, and production. You’ll lead the engineering teams that build our hardware: connected water dispensers, touchscreen interfaces, IoT systems, and next-generation devices.
You report to the Head of Physical Product and work within a product-led structure. The best version of this role is someone who sees that as an advantage — engineering credibility earned through great execution, not org chart position. You work closely with Product Management, Project Management, Operations, and Supply Chain. This is a hands-on technical leadership role — you're not just managing engineers, you're accountable for what they ship.
What you'll own
Lead the three engineering pillars: Hardware Engineering, Embedded Software Engineering, and Process Development & Industrialization
Own the technical execution of the product roadmap — translate product requirements into engineered, manufactured products
Drive design-for-manufacturing decisions: material selection, tolerances, cost targets, production scalability
Manage the full NPI process from prototype to production release
Build and develop a high-performing engineering team — hire, coach, set standards
Bridge product management and engineering — translate “what and why” into “how and when”
Manage external engineering partners, contract manufacturers, and technical vendors
Establish and improve engineering processes: ways of working, design reviews, testing protocols, documentation