Power Electronics Manufacturing Excellence Engineer

Nextpower LLC, USA

Mesa (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Nextpower LLC in Mesa, AZ, is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Engineer to advance production processes for power electronics in a hybrid work setting. You will lead process improvements, support NPI and ramp-up, and collaborate with contract manufacturers, engineering, quality, and supply chain to ensure quality, cost, and timely delivery.

This hands-on role requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, expertise in lean and Six Sigma, and the ability to translate data into actionable

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
Hands-on experience developing or improving assembly processes for power electronics or other complex electromechanical products.
Experience supporting NPI, pilot builds, production ramp-up, or process validation.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and waste-reduction methods.
Structured problem-solving methods such as root-cause analysis, 8D, or CAPA.
Ability to interpret production data to identify process issues and improvements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for creating work instructions and collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and improve manufacturing and assembly processes for power electronics products.
Support NPI, prototype builds, pilot builds, production readiness, and ramp-up.
Create work instructions, process flows, control plans, and other manufacturing documentation.
Lead PFMEAs and use results to reduce production risk.
Design tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
Define and support process validation, qualification, and end-of-line testing.
Collaborate with contract manufacturers to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
Analyze production data to reduce defects, improve First Pass Yield, and increase productivity.
Lead or support continuous improvement to reduce waste and costs.
Train and support operators during changes in processes, tools, or products.
Coordinate engineering changes with contract manufacturers and internal teams.