Manufacturing Engineer

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October 23

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Nextracker Inc.

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Energy

Nextracker Inc. is a leading provider of solar trackers and energy solutions, specializing in intelligent and reliable renewable energy technologies. With a global presence, Nextracker focuses on enhancing production yields, protecting assets from extreme weather, and integrating advanced photovoltaic module technologies. They offer innovative solutions for challenging terrain projects with their NX Horizon and NX Horizon-XTR products. The company is committed to sustainability and reducing carbon footprints in the solar industry, developing comprehensive foundation solutions for various soil types and introducing solar trackers with lower carbon footprints. They also support solar excellence through research and development initiatives, particularly in India and the Middle East, while partnering with regional industries to bolster manufacturing and supply chain efforts.

501 - 1000 employees

⚡ Energy

📋 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 Nextracker • 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

• Nextracker is an Equal Opportunity Employer • reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process