Project & Manufacturing Localization Engineer (m/f/d)

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

Shape the Future of Industrial Machinery with TOPWERK

TOPWERK America, Inc. is part of the internationally active TOPWERK Group, a world-renowned provider of machinery and automation solutions for the concrete products industry.

To support our continued growth in North America, we are looking for a skilled and motivated Project & Manufacturing Localization Engineer (m/f/d) to support the adaptation and local manufacturing of industrial machinery for the North American market.

In this role, you will work closely with our engineering teams in Germany and North America to adapt European machine designs for local manufacturing while maintaining performance, reliability, and serviceability. You will combine mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, supplier collaboration, and project coordination.

You will contribute to new installations, retrofit and modernization projects, as well as customer-specific engineering solutions. This position offers the opportunity to influence the development of TOPWERK’s North American manufacturing capabilities and to work on complete industrial machine systems.

Based at our office in The Woodlands, Texas, you will collaborate with colleagues across North America and Europe. Occasional travel throughout North America and Europe is part of this position.

Your 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

Mechanical Design

• 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

Manufacturing and Supplier Support

• 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

Your Profile

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating engineering or manufacturing projects
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, power transmission, or machine design principles
• Experience designing large welded structures, machine frames, or fabricated assemblies
• Knowledge of North American ASTM/ANSI and European ISO/DIN/EN standards
• Experience with PDM, ERP, or MRP systems, ideally SAP
• Experience in concrete products machinery, such as block, paver, pipe, or precast equipment
• German and/or Spanish language skills
• Experience in the concrete products industry is an advantage, but not required.
• We also welcome candidates from related industrial sectors with experience in machinery, mechanical design, manufacturing, or supplier development.

What We Offer

• An influential engineering role within a globally recognized industry leader
• The opportunity to help shape TOPWERK’s North American manufacturing capabilities
• Direct involvement in projects that improve machine performance, reliability, cost, and customer satisfaction
• Close collaboration with international engineering, manufacturing, and supplier development teams
• A varied role combining mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, supplier collaboration, and project coordination
• International exposure and cross-cultural teamwork
• A modern and collaborative work environment with a high degree of autonomy
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing international organization
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance benefits
• Competitive salary starting at $105,000-, depending on qualifications and experience
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution
• Paid vacation and public holidays

If you enjoy solving practical engineering challenges, improving machine designs, and working closely with manufacturing partners, we look forward to hearing from you.

Join TOPWERK and help bring innovative industrial machinery to the North American market.