Engineering Manager

About MOOP

MOOP is transforming access to clean, affordable energy across Sub‑Saharan Africa with pioneering solar battery technology. Based in Sheffield, the company powers a network of solar stations and local agents, cutting fossil fuel use and providing reliable power.

• Drive end‑to‑end product development of batteries and solar hubs, managing mechanical, electronics, software and firmware teams.
• Plan and execute multi‑disciplinary initiatives with the CEO (Head of Product) and Chinese supply‑chain partners to deliver on‑time market launches.
• Align product priorities with business strategy, technology roadmaps and operational realities.
• Coordinate with Chinese OEMs and manufacturing partners to ensure quality, schedule and component readiness.
• Track milestones from prototyping to production ramp‑up, implementing program governance and stakeholder communication.
• Support post‑deployment operations, maintenance and issue resolution, ensuring sustained field performance.
• Manage competing priorities, keeping multiple work streams moving concurrently, and facilitating communication across time zones.

• Proven program or project management in hardware product development.
• Strong supply‑chain and manufacturing coordination background.
• Experience across engineering disciplines (electronics, software, firmware).
• Track record guiding products from development to production.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Strong communication skills and cross‑functional stakeholder management.
• Experience with program governance, reporting and stakeholder management.
• Comfort working across time zones and international partners.
• Ability to translate technical constraints into actionable plans.

• Experience with Chinese suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Background in battery systems, solar/energy hardware or IoT devices.
• Knowledge of Contract Manufacturing, Microinverters, BESS, cell cycle life, NPI, OTA, CANbus, RS232, RS485, injection moulding, E2W, BLE, battery swap, etc.
• Technical degree or engineering experience.
• Experience with electronics manufacturing, including PCB assembly and enclosure production.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management from development to field deployment.
• Experience in startup or high‑growth environments.
• Understanding of regulatory and certification requirements for energy products.

MOOP is on a mission to enable renewable energy access in underserved markets. Already operating in Nigeria, DRC, Sierra Leone and Liberia, the company’s proprietary MOOP Batteries power thousands of homes and small businesses, eliminating fossil fuels and enabling livelihoods.

With backing from Octopus Energy, British International Investment and Norfund, MOOP is scaling rapidly and positioning itself to transform energy access and e‑mobility across the continent.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.