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Nextracker Inc.

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Energy • Hardware • B2B

Nextracker Inc. is a provider of solar energy solutions that designs, supplies, and supports utility-scale solar projects from design through operations. The company delivers specialized solar tracking hardware, installation logistics, training, and ongoing operations support, and pairs field-proven equipment with data-driven “solar intelligence” to improve yield, speed deployments, and ensure reliable performance in challenging environments worldwide.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2013

⚡ Energy

🔧 Hardware

🤝 B2B

📋 Description

• Lead technical qualification efforts to support product launches. Support product development using the overall prioritization, milestones, deliverables, and successful criteria for product qualification and ramp. Focus will balance quality, customer satisfaction, cost, and sustainability • Coordinate product management, engineering, quality, project engineering, applications engineering and vendors to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items, ensures conformance with program task schedules and costs • Identify, and analyze problems, taking the initiative to implement improvements identified with a recognized business benefit • Lead cost reduction initiatives for assigned suppliers • Coordinate the day-to-day activities required to deliver all projects and deliverables on time • Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues; own root‑cause analysis and corrective actions, documenting results • Host recurring project meetings and deliver status updates to all stakeholders • Actively participate in meetings and business development opportunities as needed • Internal customer voice; an advocate for the customer within Nextpower • Visit frequently suppliers and keep track of execution performance

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced Negotiation skills • Experience with steel or EMS manufacturers and manufacturing process and regulations • Experience in CM or OEM manufacturing including two years working regularly with one or more factories on process development, DFM, tooling readiness, and product launches • Experience in at least two of the following processes: o Steel: stamping, drilling, laser cutting, tube bending, or welding o EMS: Assembly jigs and fixture design/improvement, mechanical/automated assembly equipment troubleshooting, tool design, assembly process mapping • Solid structuring and analytical skills to keep track of multiple projects and vendors, in an international and multicultural environment. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint • Ability to report and present a strategy at executive level • Advanced communication skills (written and verbal) • Fluent oral and written communications at least in English. Other European languages will be a plus • Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills as a significant part of the team and suppliers are remote • Results orientated and demonstrated ability to think out of the box to drive results • Ability to handle ambiguity and respond quickly and flexibly • Autonomous • Availability to travel on a regular basis (minimum 60% during the first year – local travel in Europe)

🏖️ Benefits

• Nextpower is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. • Nextpower provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process.