Manufacturing Launch Engineer - Steel Frames & Roll Forming

Nextpower Inc; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower in Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the FrameworX factory launch and ramp production of steel module frames. You will coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, process validation, and production readiness, working with Chinese-speaking suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve startup issues.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, throughput, and cost improvements, with focus on lean methods, 5S, and quick changeovers to maximize yield during ramp-up.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing equipment startup and production.
• New factory launch experience covering installation, process validation, and production ramp-up.
• Chinese-speaking proficiency sufficient to conduct technical discussions with suppliers; effective English communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute equipment installation and commissioning plans; manage milestones and readiness.
• Coordinate layouts, utilities, installation sequencing, and contractor activities with cross-functional teams.
• Establish process settings for roll forming, coil handling, tooling, and dimensional controls; validate tooling alignment.

Skills

Chinese-speaking

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Roll forming

PLC diagnostics

HMI diagnostics

CAD layouts

PFMEA

SPC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

PLC diagnostics

HMI diagnostics

CAD layouts

Job description

Nextpower in Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the FrameworX factory launch and ramp production of steel module frames. You will coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, process validation, and production readiness, working with Chinese-speaking suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve startup issues.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, throughput, and cost improvements, with focus on lean methods, 5S, and quick changeovers to maximize yield during ramp-up.