Manufacturing Engineer – Module Frames

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Nextracker Inc.

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2013

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Logistics • Manufacturing

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.

📋 Description

• Support the launch, commissioning and ramp up of new equipment at supplier locations, domestic and/or internationally. • Participate in product development from concept through design release, providing manufacturing feasibility input and DFM/DFMA recommendations. • Partner with suppliers to obtain and incorporate external DFM feedback and capability constraints. • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and design revisions; identify manufacturability risks and propose engineering solutions. • Support structured design release gates by providing engineering recommendations based on manufacturability, process capability, cost drivers, and supplier readiness. • Lead and/or drive innovation in manufacturing technologies and technical readiness activities for complex roll forming of steel products. • Plan and execute prototype builds, supplier trials, and on-site validations; verify functional intent and key/critical dimensions through appropriate measurement and inspection methods. • Lead technical value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives across module frame products by identifying cost drivers and developing engineering solutions. • Define and validate manufacturing readiness deliverables, as applicable: process flows, manufacturing risk assessments, inspection approaches, work instructions, packaging requirements, and ramp-readiness checklists. • Document best practices across the group and deploy standardized solutions across the supplier base. • Participate in NPI readiness reviews and cross-functional meetings as required.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited institution with at least 10+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering / industrialization for complex roll formed steel components and assemblies in an OEM or contract manufacturing environment. • 10+ years minimum experience in design for manufacturing, steel manufacturing processes or steel machinery (leading CAPEX projects implementing machinery or equipment into factories). • 5+ years minimum experience serving large OEM customers in renewable energy, automotive, consumer electronics, consumer goods, or industrial manufacturing (solar tracker experience a plus). • Strong experience with roll forming complex steel shapes and fabrication processes (roll forming, stamping, welding, casting, laser cutting, machining, coating/finishing, assembly, automation). • Experience with engineering change management in a PLM system and the discipline to execute controlled implementation. • CAD collaboration capability for manufacturability reviews (SolidWorks or equivalent) and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma concepts and structured problem solving (8D, 5-Why, Pareto). • Strategic mindset. Ability to bring clarity, structure, and actions to ambiguous plans and technical challenges. • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to organize, conceptually interpret and clearly communicate material developed collaboratively. • Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex change efforts and to drive results through the creative use of facts and quantitative data, as well as influence, persuasion, and relationship management. • Travel requirements 75% (international and domestic).

🏖️ Benefits

• Innovate with Purpose: Your work directly contributes to accelerating the global shift to renewable energy. • Global Impact: Collaborate with world-class engineers, suppliers, and partners across continents. • High-Growth Environment: Be part of a fast-moving, mission-driven team shaping the future of solar technology. • Empowered Culture: We value bold ideas, authentic collaboration, and a relentless drive for excellence.