Manufacturing Engineering

Nextracker Inc.

Manufacturing Engineer - Steel Products at Nextpower driving engineering solutions for steel components in renewable energy. Collaborating with global teams and suppliers on manufacturing processes.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeMadrid • 🇪🇸 SpainSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in product development from concept through design release, providing manufacturing feasibility input and DFM/DFMA recommendations.
Partner with suppliers to obtain and incorporate external DFM feedback and capability constraints.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and design revisions; identify manufacturability risks and propose engineering solutions.
Support structured design release gates by providing engineering recommendations based on manufacturability, process capability, cost drivers, and supplier readiness.
Lead and/or drive innovation in manufacturing technologies and technical readiness activities for steel and/or industrial manufacturing processes.
Plan and execute prototype builds, supplier trials, and on-site validations; verify functional intent and key/critical dimensions through appropriate measurement and inspection methods.
Lead technical value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives across steel products by identifying cost drivers and developing engineering solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluent English and Spanish (written and spoken), other European languages are a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited institution with at least 10+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering / industrialization for steel components and assemblies in an OEM or contract manufacturing environment.
5+ years minimum experience in design for manufacturing, steel manufacturing processes or steel machinery.
5+ years minimum experience serving large OEM customers in renewable energy, automotive, consumer electronics, consumer goods, or industrial manufacturing (solar tracker experience a plus).
Strong experience with steel fabrication processes (roll forming, stamping, welding, casting, laser cutting, machining, coating/finishing, assembly, automation).
Experience leading supplier-facing engineering activities including process readiness, tooling readiness, validation builds, and on-site troubleshooting.
Experience with engineering change management in a PLM system and the discipline to execute controlled implementation.
CAD collaboration capability for manufacturability reviews (SolidWorks or equivalent) and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma concepts and structured problem solving (8D, 5-Why, Pareto).
Strategic mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Innovate with Purpose: Your work directly contributes to accelerating the global shift to renewable energy.
Global Impact: Collaborate with world-class engineers, suppliers, and partners across continents.
High-Growth Environment: Be part of a fast-moving, mission-driven team shaping the future of solar technology.
Empowered Culture: We value bold ideas, authentic collaboration, and a relentless drive for excellence.

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Hard Skills & Tools

design for manufacturingsteel manufacturing processessteel fabrication processesroll formingstampingweldingcastinglaser cuttingmachiningLean Manufacturing

Soft Skills

strategic mindsetleadershipcommunicationproblem solving