Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Steel Roll Forming Launch (TX)

Nextpower; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower is launching FrameworX Texas with a manufacturing engineer to support initial startup and ramp of steel module frame production using roll forming. The role works with Chinese-speaking suppliers and cross-functional teams to set up equipment, validate processes, and achieve production readiness.

This hands-on position emphasizes safety, quality, throughput, and cost improvements, with travel to suppliers and manufacturing sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years hands-on experience in manufacturing equipment startup and production
• New factory launch experience including installation, process validation, and ramp-up
• Chinese-speaking proficiency for technical discussions with suppliers; English communication also required
• Experience with steel products manufacturing and roll forming, including coil handling and tooling

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment installation, commissioning plans, milestones, and readiness reviews
• Coordinate layouts, utility requirements, installation sequencing, and contractor activities
• Support acceptance testing, dry runs, production trials, and capacity validation
• Verify safety interlocks and machine guarding with EHS before production release

Skills

Factory startup

Roll forming

Lean manufacturing

Equipment integration

Chinese language

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD layouts

PLC/SCADA diagnostics

HMI diagnostics

PFMEA

Job description

Nextpower is launching FrameworX Texas with a manufacturing engineer to support initial startup and ramp of steel module frame production using roll forming. The role works with Chinese-speaking suppliers and cross-functional teams to set up equipment, validate processes, and achieve production readiness.

This hands-on position emphasizes safety, quality, throughput, and cost improvements, with travel to suppliers and manufacturing sites as needed.