Lean Intern (June - August 2027)

nVent; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Transportation required

Potential for full-time offer

Job summary

nVent’s Lean Internship in Blaine, MN invites you to apply lean principles in a real-world manufacturing environment. You will observe processes, document cycle times, identify value-added activities, and assist with improvement projects such as 5S and visual management.

The 12-week, full-time summer program offers mentorship and exposure to leadership within a global electrical solutions leader. Interns are paid $22 hourly and are responsible for transportation to and from work.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Available for a 12-week full-time summer internship in Blaine, MN.
• Must have current work authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Observe processes, document cycle times, and identify value-added vs non-value-added activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives: 5S, visual management, shadow boards, workspace organization.
• Assist with operational improvement projects: tool shadow boards, labels, and material movement carts.
• Update and organize documents in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Partner with operations and support teams to implement improvements.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and Operations Management, Production and Inventory control, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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.

Early Careers at nVent Innovation, inclusion, and growth.

By joining nVent, you have the opportunity to help build a more sustainable and electrified world, to be celebrated for bringing your authentic self to work and bring forward bold ideas that drive your personal and professional growth. Our culture of positive energy, integrity and respect will be the fuel you need to launch a purposeful, exciting career. Dream big, expect development and plug into our growing, global community where your diverse skills and talents will be deployed to make a difference in todays electrified world.

Lean Internship

This internship offers the opportunity to apply Lean principles in a real-world manufacturing environment. You will work alongside operations and support teams to identify improvement opportunities and help bring practical solutions to life. This is a 12-week full-time internship during the summer 2027.

• Spend time in manufacturing areas observing processes, documenting cycle times, and identifying value-added versus non-value-added activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, visual management, shadow boards, and workspace organization.
• Assist with a variety of operational improvement projects, such as:
• Creating or updating tool shadow boards for workstations
• Updating workstation and floor location labels
• Assembling carts for material movement within and between work cells
• Scanning and organizing documents into retention folders
• Updating Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents
• Partner with operations and support teams to understand needs, communicate updates, and help implement improvements.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Interns are paid $22 hourly for time worked. Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work. Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance may be offered a subsequent internship or full-time offer of employment with nVent.

The Lean Internship is based out of our facility in Blaine, MN.

What You Will Experience in this Position

Your experience as an intern goes beyond the day-to-day of your role. In addition to the support of your manager, you can expect to grow and develop through exposure to leadership, engaging in development opportunities, and networking with other early career professionals.

Training & Development

Training and development is provided throughout your internship through on-the-job experiences and structured learning opportunities, fostering the development of business acumen and leadership skills at a global organization.

Community

Join a community of other early career professionals as you launch your career. A peer-led committee helps to organize social, professional and service-related activities and events for interns and early career professionals. You will also be invited to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) which offer special events, networking, professional development and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote inclusion and respect and to help us embrace our diversity.

Mentorship & Networking

Build a network of peers, managers and senior leaders to support your career path and aid your growth. Gain exposure to nVent professionals at every level who will act as formal and informal mentors during your internship.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and Operations Management, Production and Inventory control, Engineering.
• Graduating with an undergraduate degree between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Ability to complete a 12-week Full-Time Summer internship from May/June-August 2027 in Blaine, MN.
• Candidates applying for nVent's Co-Op and Internship Program must have current work authorization and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. nVent does not provide work authorization sponsorship.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Willingness to learn and to work collaboratively with all levels within the organization.
• Energy to listen, desire to learn and ability to be resilient and adaptable through change.
• Strong work ethic and personal responsibility to see things through to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

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. 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.