Solar Manufacturing Engineer - Ramp-Up & Supplier Excellence

Nextracker; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist based in Riyadh to lead the local supply chain development and ramp‑up of steel processes. You will report to the Factory General Manager and collaborate with product, engineering, and supplier teams to ensure on‑time, cost‑effective launches.

You will drive qualification, process development, tooling readiness, and supplier relationships, balancing quality, cost, and sustainability while navigating Saudi regulations.

Qualifications

• Advanced negotiation skills and experience with stakeholders.
• Experience with Saudi steel manufacturers and manufacturing processes/regulations.
• Experience with CM or OEM manufacturing including working with factories on process development, DFM, tooling readiness, and launches.
• Experience in stamping, drilling, laser cutting, tube bending, or welding (two or more).
• Strong structuring and analytical skills to manage multiple projects and vendors internationally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to report and present strategies at executive level.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, readiness to work with remote teams.
• Results-oriented with ability to navigate ambiguity and travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical qualification efforts to support product launches.
• Support product development with prioritization, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Balance quality, customer satisfaction, cost, and sustainability.
• Coordinate with product, engineering, quality, and vendors to plan tasks and costs.
• Identify problems and implement improvements with business impact.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives for suppliers.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities to deliver projects on time.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Host project meetings and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings and business development opportunities as needed.
• Advocate for the internal customer and track supplier execution.
• Visit suppliers regularly to monitor performance.

Skills

Advanced Negotiation

International/multicultural teamwork

Analytical skills

Executive-level communication

Ability to travel

Fluent in English/Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nextpower is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist based in Riyadh to lead the local supply chain development and ramp‑up of steel processes. You will report to the Factory General Manager and collaborate with product, engineering, and supplier teams to ensure on‑time, cost‑effective launches.

You will drive qualification, process development, tooling readiness, and supplier relationships, balancing quality, cost, and sustainability while navigating Saudi regulations.