Localization Engineer – NA Machinery Manufacturing

TOPWERK GROUP; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Paid vacation and public holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

TOPWERK America, Inc. seeks a Project & Manufacturing Localization Engineer to adapt European machine designs for North American production in The Woodlands, TX.

You will coordinate with Germany and NA teams on localization, support installations, retrofits, and ongoing projects while ensuring performance and serviceability. The role requires 3+ years in mechanical design/manufacturing, SolidWorks proficiency, and willingness to travel across North America and occasionally Europe; a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent practical experience will also be considered
• 3+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, or industrial equipment
• Experience with 3D CAD systems, preferably SolidWorks
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, including GD&T
• Strong understanding of machining, fabrication, welded structures, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to evaluate engineering designs and material substitutions while maintaining fit, form, function, and manufacturability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers and international engineering teams
• Willingness to travel throughout North America and occasionally internationally
• Valid driver’s license and passport

Responsibilities

• Evaluate machine assemblies and components for North American manufacturing opportunities
• Develop practical engineering plans for the local production of machinery
• Coordinate localization activities between engineering teams in Germany, North America, and external suppliers
• Support new installations, retrofit projects, modernization projects, and customer-specific solutions
• Manage engineering changes while maintaining machine performance, reliability, and serviceability
• Identify opportunities to reduce project costs, lead times, and manufacturing complexity
• Participate in design reviews, prototype evaluations, and project meetings
• Design and modify machine assemblies using SolidWorks
• Adapt European machine designs to North American manufacturing practices and standards
• Design and modify machine structures, fabricated weldments, guarding, access platforms, piping, hydraulic routing, and mechanical assemblies
• Prepare manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and complete drawing packages
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials for localized equipment
• Select suitable North American materials, hardware, bearings, motors, hydraulic components, and other standard parts
• Ensure designs maintain fit, form, function, reliability, and serviceability
• Evaluate machine designs for manufacturability, cost, quality, and availability
• Work closely with North American fabrication shops and manufacturing partners
• Review supplier drawings, quotations, and technical questions
• Support suppliers during fabrication, assembly, inspection, and testing
• Investigate dimensional and manufacturing issues and coordinate effective solutions
• Convert European materials, hardware, bearings, motors, hydraulics, and purchased components into suitable North American equivalents
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across design and manufacturing

Skills

Engineering collaboration

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Supplier collaboration

Cross-border teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD systems

Job description

TOPWERK America, Inc. seeks a Project & Manufacturing Localization Engineer to adapt European machine designs for North American production in The Woodlands, TX.

You will coordinate with Germany and NA teams on localization, support installations, retrofits, and ongoing projects while ensuring performance and serviceability. The role requires 3+ years in mechanical design/manufacturing, SolidWorks proficiency, and willingness to travel across North America and occasionally Europe; a valid