Manufacturing Engineer

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION :

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate manufacturing process improvements, including Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban and 5S events

Work closely with Operations to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees on lean manufacturing process changes and improvements and other production process related functions

Assess and identify potential manufacturing equipment purchases, including completing justification analyses, specifying, and sourcing

Assist manufacturing department supervisors with equipment maintenance programs, equipment repair, and inspection program

Find opportunities to optimize material cost by minimizing scrap, outsourcing, insourcing, or changing material type

Find opportunities for enhanced efficiency reductions in labor hours in fabrication, welding, paint, structural assembly, and electrical assembly departments

Lead efforts to implement solutions to manufacturing related quality issues that require manufacturing process changes, new methods, or equipment

Design new work flows and processes including shop floor layout, material handling methods, and work instructions

Report progress on projects in process and completes follow-up / audit results of completed projects

Work with other departments during the concept, prototyping and release of new products

Travel to other nVent Trachte manufacturing sites may be required

YOU HAVE :

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related degree is a must

Ideally 2+ years of experience in manufacturing preferred

Experience in a manufacturing environment with one or more of the following systems : SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Office, ERP (JD Edwards preferred), PLM (Enovia preferred).

WE HAVE :

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com .

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being :

Innovative & adaptable

Dedicated to absolute integrity

Focused on the customer first

Respectful and team oriented

Optimistic and energizing

Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes :

Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.