
Senior Process Engineer - Powder Metallurgy
Key Skills
Job Description
The role
At Ore Energy, we are developing long-duration, utility-scale iron-air batteries to provide safe, low-cost, multi-day energy storage. Having raised over €60 million from leading climate and energy investors and demonstrated our technology under real-world utility conditions, we are now entering our next phase of growth: financing our industrial scale-up, developing our giga-factory, and deploying multi-day storage across grid-scale markets.We are expanding our industrialization capabilities and are looking for a Senior Process Engineer with experience in powder metallurgy technologies to join our Factory Engineering team in Amsterdam. Operating as a technical focal point at the intersection of process design, equipment procurement and high-volume production scaling, you will play a pivotal role in translating complex product requirements into stable, efficient and safe manufacturing solutions.
Focused on powder metallurgy technologies such as powder mixing and sintering, you will take full technical ownership of a set of core manufacturing process steps, bridging the gap between R&D and mass production. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders and international equipment suppliers to define process parameters, establish engineering methodologies and lead vendor fulfillment through installation and commissioning. As a senior member of the team, you will lead by example, mentoring junior engineers and driving a culture of best practices.
This is a hands-on, execution-heavy role in a fast-paced, early factory design environment that requires a structured problem solver comfortable navigating ambiguity.
This role reports to Axel Save, Head of Factory Engineering.
Key responsibilities
- Process Ownership & Scale-Up: Own, develop and optimize an assigned set of manufacturing processes within the company’s first commercial production plant. Proven experience with powder metallurgy, sintering, metallic powder mixing or similar technologies is expected.
- Methodology & Standards Creation: Drive development of process engineering methodologies, standardization frameworks and practical Ways of Working for factory execution, scaling and project delivery.
- Discipline Leadership: Provide technical and practical support to junior team members, leading by example and help establish a cross-functional culture of best practices within the realm of process engineering.
- Design & Delivery: Design, develop and deliver technical solutions for the assigned scope; enabling safe and efficient manufacturing. Lead cross-functional collaboration, both internal and external, from design to optimized manufacturing. This includes equipment specifications and comprehensive technical documentation.
- Supplier & Equipment Management: Lead equipment selection within assigned scope and ensure vendor fulfilment of milestones such as FAT/SAT, installation and commissioning.
Your profile
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Process or Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Experience: 6-9 years of experience in mechanical, process, or manufacturing engineering roles within heavy industrial or advanced production environments.
- Project Delivery: Proven track record of leading process engineering projects and taking technical ownership of complex manufacturing lines from conceptual design through to commissioning and stable high-volume production.
- Methodological Expertise: Strong foundation in creating and implementing engineering methodologies and utilizing structured problem-solving tools.
- Vendor Management: Deep practical experience in defining equipment specifications, managing international equipment suppliers and overseeing equipment acceptance testing.
- Mindset: Structured, collaborative mentor and problem solver, highly comfortable leading through ambiguity and driving results in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment (startup or scale-up experience is a strong plus).
Why us?
About us
The Challenge We Are Solving
Do you want to contribute to one of the most important challenges of our time: accelerating the energy transition? Are you excited by breakthrough energy storage technology with real-world impact? Would you like to be part of a mission-driven company where your work directly contributes to building the future of clean energy?
Then we are looking for you.
Ore Energy develops long-duration energy storage solutions to support a reliable, zero-carbon electricity system.
Powering the Next Generation of Infrastructure
The electricity grid is undergoing its most significant transformation in a century. As renewables become the cheapest source of new power, the challenge is no longer producing clean energy, it is making it reliably available when and where it is needed, regardless of when the sun shines or the wind blows. Our iron-air batteries are uniquely designed to store renewable energy over multi-day periods, allowing clean electricity to become a dependable, around-the-clock backbone of the grid while reducing reliance on fossil-fuel peaker plants and building a more resilient, fully decarbonized power system.
This is a rare opportunity to join a company at the moment when technology readiness, customer traction, and market demand are converging. Ore Energy has already raised significant capital, built and tested its technology under real-world conditions, and is now moving toward large-scale commercial deployment. As we transition into this industrial implementation phase, we are building the team, systems, and capabilities required to scale our solution and help define how long-duration storage powers both the future grid and the next generation of industry and data infrastructure.
Our Culture & Beliefs
We believe impactful technology is built by talented people who are motivated by complex challenges, scientific rigour and strong execution. That is why we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to help shape a cleaner and more resilient energy future.
At Ore Energy, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience drives innovation and success. Are you unsure if you meet all the requirements? Please do apply, we’d love to hear from you! Your unique perspective and skills could be exactly what we’re looking for.
Core Responsibilities
You will own and optimize core manufacturing processes for iron-air batteries, bridging the gap between R&D and mass production. This includes leading equipment procurement, managing vendor fulfillment, and establishing engineering methodologies for the factory scale-up.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering field and possess 6-9 years of experience in heavy industrial or advanced production environments. Proven expertise in powder metallurgy and a track record of managing complex manufacturing lines from design to commissioning are required.
About Ore Energy B.V.
Industry: Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
Company size: 11-50 employees
Ore Energy is developing the next generation of long-duration energy storage to enable a fully renewable power system. Our iron-air battery technology stores electricity for up to 100 hours, making it possible to keep grids running through multi-day periods of low wind and sun. Unlike conventional batteries, our systems use abundant, non-toxic materials: iron, air, and water. This makes them safe, cost-effective, and scalable without relying on scarce minerals or fragile supply chains. When charging, the battery converts rust into metallic iron. When discharging, it reverses the reaction, consuming oxygen and producing rust again. This simple, proven chemistry has the potential to deliver energy at a fraction of the cost of other storage technologies. Founded at TU Delft in the Netherlands, Ore Energy is focused on real-world deployment. In 2025, we connected the world's first iron-air battery to the grid in Delft. This milestone demonstrated that multi-day storage can be integrated directly into modern energy systems. As countries expand renewable generation, the challenge of balancing supply and demand is becoming urgent. We believe long-duration storage is a critical part of the solution and that it must be safe, sustainable, and affordable at scale. Ore Energy’s mission is clear: to store renewable energy anywhere, for as long as needed, using materials that are available to everyone. By combining deep electrochemistry expertise with practical engineering, we are turning one of Earth’s most abundant resources into a cornerstone of the clean energy transition. To learn more about our technology, deployments, and career opportunities, visit: www.oreenergy.com