Manufacturing Excellence Engineer

Nextpower Inc; Mesa, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower Inc. in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Engineer to lead manufacturing engineering activities with contract manufacturers, establishing repeatable, scalable production processes for power electronics.

You will develop assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, testing methods, and manufacturing documentation, supporting prototypes through production ramp and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years progressive manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience developing and improving assembly processes for power electronics.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, value-stream mapping, and waste reduction.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes and create work instructions.
• Lead Process FMEAs and develop assembly fixtures.
• Validate manufacturing processes and improve First Pass Yield.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), pilot builds, and production ramp.

Skills

5+ yrs exp

Power electronics

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

NPI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Process FMEA

Test equipment

Job description

Manufacturing Excellence EngineerLocation: Mesa, Arizona / Hybrid as requiredEmployment Type: Full-timeThe Manufacturing Excellence Engineer will lead manufacturing engineering activities with contract manufacturers to establish repeatable, scalable, and capable production processes for power electronics and related products. This role supports the full product lifecycle—from prototype and pilot builds through production ramp and continuous improvement—by developing assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, testing methods, and manufacturing documentation.***Key responsibilities**** Develop manufacturing processes* Create manufacturing work instructions* Lead Process FMEAs* Develop assembly fixtures* Validate manufacturing processes* Improve First Pass Yield* Support new product introduction (NPI)* Manage end-of-line testing* Reduce manufacturing cost* Improve factory productivity* Develop manufacturing documentation* Support process validation* Analyze production issues* Improve cycle time* Reduce defects* Support operator training* Implement engineering changes* Develop tooling* Support pilot builds ***Qualifications**** Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.* 5+ years progressive manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.* Hands-on experience developing and improving assembly processes for power electronics.* Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, value-stream improvement, and waste reduction.Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting process development, NPI, process validation, tooling, work instructions, and production improvement. They should have hands-on experience with power electronics, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, process troubleshooting, operator training, and first-pass-yield improvement.At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.