Engineering Manager

nvent; Eleanor (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a senior engineering leader to head the site Engineering organization, overseeing Mechanical and Electrical teams to meet annual targets and drive strategic product architecture. You will coordinate cross-functional efforts, mentor leaders, and steer training programs for new hires while balancing schedule, quality, and efficiency across the engineering function.

The role emphasizes collaboration with offshore and contract engineers to scale capacity, drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related area.
• 10+ years of proven ability with 8+ years in leadership of technical teams.
• Experience in ETO engineering operations, process improvement, or technical program leadership.
• Familiarity with control buildings, engineering documentation practices, and sheet metal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site Engineering organization of Mechanical and Electrical teams to achieve AOP.
• Prioritize engineering resources and initiatives to meet customer and business demands.
• Partner with functions in the ETO process to balance rigor, velocity, schedule and flexibility.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership aligned to long-term product architecture.
• Lead, coach and mentor leadership within the building framework and power systems functions.
• Develop a thorough training and onboarding program for new hires.
• Coordinate offshore and contract engineering resources to enable scalable capacity.
• Drive a continuous improvement mentality to exceed customer expectations.
• Implement standard design practices and provide clear direction and development support.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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:

• Leading the site Engineering organization of Mechanical and Electrical teams to achieve and exceed Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
• Leading and prioritizing engineering resources and initiatives in collaboration with other site functions to meet customer and business demands.
• Partnering with multiple functions in the Engineered To Order (ETO) process ensuring engineering rigor, velocity, schedule and flexibility are balanced to meet business results.
• Providing technical and strategic leadership aligned to long-term product architecture and business goals while balancing short-term business execution
• Leading, coaching and mentoring leadership within the building framework and power systems functions to achieve Quality, Delivery, and Efficiency targets across the Engineering organization.
• Developing and maintaining a thorough training and on-boarding program for new hires aligned to defined engineering quality and product standards.
• Coordinate activities in support of offshore and contract engineering resources enabling scalable capacity and consistent quality standards.
• Leading and driving a continuous improvement mentality ensuring high‑quality results that exceeds customer expectations.
• Implementing standard design practices while providing clear communication, work direction, coaching, and development support to build capability and accountability across the team.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related area; Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Architectural, or comparable experience.
• 10+ years of proven ability with 8+ years of leadership experience of technical teams
• Experience in ETO engineering operations, process improvement, or technical program leadership.
• Solid understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes pertaining to control buildings, and engineering documentation practices.
• Sheet metal experience preferred
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Solidworks
• Strong interpersonal and planning skills coupled with an agile mentality
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
• Proven track record to analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

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 workWe 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 & adaptableDedicated to absolute integrityFocused on the customer firstRespectful and team orientedOptimistic and energizingAccountable 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 may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuab