Descripción de la oferta
The Manufacturing Engineer - Steel will lead initiatives to document and develop best practice solutions and new manufacturing technologies across the supplier footprint that includes, but not limited to, automation, inspection, operational excellence (lean thinking) This role partners directly with R&D/Design Engineering, Quality, Program Management, or Procurement to ensure new and existing designs are manufacturable, scalable, cost-effective, and reliable, and to support design release and change-control decisions through rigorous engineering analysis and factory validation, while ensuring a customer-centric approach to meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations.This position reports directly to Manufacturing Engineering - Steel team and dotted line reporting to Manufacturing Engineering - EMS team and Power Electronics teamResponsibilitiesParticipate 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 constraintsReview 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 readinessLead and/or drive innovation in manufacturing technologies and technical readiness activities for steel and/or industrial manufacturing processes including, as applicable: roll forming, stamping, casting, linear welding, laser cutting, machining, coating/finishing, assembly, testing, and/or automationPlan and execute prototype builds, supplier trials, and on-site validations; verify functional intent and key/critical dimensions through appropriate measurement and inspection methodsLead technical value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives across steel products by identifying cost drivers and developing engineering solutions (design alternatives, process alternatives, tooling strategy changes, yield improvement, cycle-time reduction). Validate savings while maintaining product performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability; document results and deploy best practices across regions and suppliersDefine and validate manufacturing readiness deliverables, as applicable: process flows, manufacturing risk assessments, inspection approaches, work instructions, packaging requirements, and ramp-readiness checklistsConduct supplier factory readiness audits and support supplier ramp execution; identify constraints (capacity, tooling, capability, quality systems) and drive corrective action plansIdentify and deploy manufacturing technologies and best practices across the supplier footprint, including automation and inspection equipmentDefine technical requirements for tooling/equipment; develop and execute FAT/SAT acceptance criteria and validation checklists; support installation, commissioning, and training with suppliersServe as a Manufacturing Engineering reviewer/approver for engineering changes (ECR/DCO/ECO) in the company PLM system; drive controlled implementation at suppliersProvide rapid technical escalation support when supplier, manufacturing, or field issues negatively impact Nextpower customers; lead structured root-cause and corrective actions (8D, 5-Why, Pareto) and verify effectivenessDocument best practices across the group and deploy standardized solutions across the supplier baseParticipate in NPI readiness reviews and cross-functional meetings as required to track technical readiness, prototype status, validation outcomes, and risk closureRequirementsMandatory: Fluent English and Spanish (written and spoken), other European languages are a plus.Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited institution with at least 10+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering / industrialization for stee components and assemblies in an OEM or contract manufacturing environment Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Metallurgical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering is preferred5+ 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)Demonstrated experience delivering concurrent engineering outcomes: DFM/DFMA influence on design releases, supplier capability translation into design requirements, and factory validationStrong experience with steel fabrication processes (roll forming, stamping, welding, casting, laser cutting, machining, coating/finishing, assembly, automation). Experience with additional manufacturing processes is a plusExperience leading supplier-facing engineering activities including process readiness, tooling readiness, validation builds, and on-site troubleshootingExperience with engineering change management in a PLM system and the discipline to execute controlled implementationCAD collaboration capability for manufacturability reviews (SolidWorks or equivalent) and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and specificationsWorking 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 challengesAbility to influence others and negotiate solutions in critical timely decisionsExperience working with global, cross-functional, and multicultural teamsExcellent oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to organize, conceptually interpret and clearly communicate material developed collaboratively via the input of multiple parties; translate complexity into actionableDemonstrated 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 managementDemonstrated ability to translate strategy to action; influence, negotiation, change mgt, and presentationAble to work flexible schedules occasionally to accommodate global work teamsTravel requirements 50% (international and domestic)PreferredSSGB, PMP, Lean Manufacturing, Journeyman, or other industry certificationsDirect experience with domestic and offshore Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliersAble to come up with new processes and bring rigor in the processes that are released
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