Engineering Process Improvement Lead

nVent; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking an Engineering Process Improvement Lead to shape how engineering and production teams work across Switchgear facilities. This on-site role in Oshkosh, WI partners with engineering, production, and quality to develop consistent standards, documentation, and practices that boost efficiency, quality, and collaboration.

You will drive standardization initiatives, create manuals and work instructions, and translate technical knowledge into repeatable processes used across sites.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or a related field; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ideally 2+ years of design or engineering experience with drawings and standards.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD and interpreting drawings.
• Experience creating or modifying 3D models and drawings preferred.
• Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, production, product development, or CI activities in an industrial environment.
• Strong written communication to translate technical information into clear documentation.
• Ability to work independently, lead multiple priorities, and collaborate across functions and locations.
• Familiarity with fabrication, assembly, welding, or electromechanical processes.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or CI initiatives preferred.
• Travel up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Create and update engineering design manuals, work instructions, process guides, drawings and change documentation.
• Develop standard assemblies and guidelines to improve consistency across sites.
• Support the implementation of design standards and training activities.
• Facilitate reviews, workshops, and discussions to align teams on process improvements.
• Monitor process effectiveness and recommend improvements that enhance quality and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Independent work

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

3D CAD software

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.

As an Engineering Process Improvement Lead, you will help shape how engineering and production teams work across nVent's Switchgear manufacturing facilities.

In this newly created role, you will partner with engineering, production, and quality teams to develop consistent standards, documentation, and work practices that improve efficiency, quality, and collaboration across sites.

You will work on-site M-F in Oshkosh, WI. Up to 15% travel may be required to Fulton, MO or other nVent Switchgear manufacturing sites.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION

Work across multiple Switchgear production facilities to support consistent manufacturing and design practices through process, documentation, and standards improvements. Create and update engineering design manuals, work instructions, process guides, drawings, engineering change documentation, and related materials. Bring together engineering and manufacturing knowledge and translate it into clear, repeatable processes, standards, and documentation that can be used across facilities. Support the development and implementation of design standards, standard assemblies, and guidelines that improve consistency across sites. Support efforts to improve engineering efficiency, documentation quality, and process consistency through structured problem-solving and standardization initiatives. Facilitate reviews, workshops, and collaborative discussions to gather feedback and align teams on process improvements. Assist with implementation of new standards and procedures, including training, communication, and adoption activities. Monitor process effectiveness and recommend improvements that enhance quality, consistency, and operational performance.

YOU HAVE

• Associate's (A.S.) degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design Technology, Drafting and Design, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technician studies, or a related technical field; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ideally 2+ years of related design or engineering experience, including creating work instructions, procedures, engineering drawings, design standards, manufacturing standards, and/or drawing revisions.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD software and an ability to interpret technical drawings and assemblies.
• Experience creating or modifying 3D models and drawings is preferred.
• Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, production, product development, or continuous improvement activities within an industrial environment.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to translate technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation.
• Ability to work independently, lead multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across functions and locations.
• Familiarity with fabrication, assembly, welding, wiring, or electromechanical manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting process improvement, standardization initiatives, Lean Manufacturing, or similar continuous improvement efforts preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

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

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

Benefit Overview

• 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-Onsite #LI-JM2 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.