Engineering Manager

nVent; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company匹g

Paid time off and flexibility

Job summary

nVent is seeking a senior engineering leader to head Mechanical and Electrical teams at the Millington, MD site. You will drive strategy, resource prioritization, and engineering excellence to meet aggressive AOP goals while balancing long-term architecture with short-term execution.

You will mentor leaders, champion continuous improvement, and coordinate with offshore resources to ensure quality and on-time delivery of engineered-to-order solutions across control buildings and electrical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with strong technical background.
• 7+ years of relevant technical experience; 10+ years preferred.
• 4+ years of technical leadership experience.
• Experience in ETO engineering operations, process improvement, or program leadership.
• Solid understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes for control buildings and documentation.
• Sheet metal experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
• Strong interpersonal, planning, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and translate into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site Engineering organization of Mechanical and Electrical teams to achieve and exceed annual operating plan.
• Prioritize engineering resources and initiatives to meet customer and business demands.
• Partner with functions in the ETO process to balance rigor, velocity, and schedule.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership aligned to long-term product architecture and business goals.
• Coach and mentor leadership to achieve quality, delivery, and efficiency targets.
• Develop and maintain onboarding programs aligned to engineering standards.
• Coordinate offshore and contract engineering resources to scale capacity and ensure quality.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical

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. At nVent, we are a leading provider of engineered control buildings and electrical equipment enclosures, supporting critical applications across power utilities, data centers, and infrastructure markets. Our solutions are highly customized and often integrate sophisticated electrical systems including control panels, switchgear, and cabling. As a business dedicated to custom‑engineered orders, we deliver high‑touch, tailored solutions to long‑standing customers with demanding technical and schedule requirements. The business is scaling rapidly, including the integration of multiple sites across nVent. ** This position will work onsite 5 days per week in our Millington, MD facility **

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead the site Engineering organization of Mechanical and Electrical teams to achieve and exceed Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Lead and prioritize engineering resources and initiatives in collaboration with other site functions to meet customer and business demands.
• Partner with multiple functions in the Engineered To Order (ETO) process ensuring engineering rigor, velocity, schedule, and flexibility are balanced to meet business results.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership aligned to long‑term product architecture and business goals while balancing short‑term business execution.
• Lead, coach, and mentor leadership within the building framework and power systems functions to achieve Quality, Delivery, and Efficiency targets across the Engineering organization.
• Develop and maintain 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.
• Lead and drive a continuous improvement mentality ensuring high‑quality results that exceed customer expectations.
• Implement 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 preferred; Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Architectural, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of relevant technical experience; 10+ years preferred.
• 4+ years of technical team leadership experience.
• 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 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 Pay Transparency nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. Compensation Range: $105,000.00 - $195,000.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives. 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 valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth. #LI-SK1 #LI-ONSITE 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.