Manufacturing Engineer

nVent; Anoka (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead projects across our global operations, driving Lean improvements and process optimization. You will coordinate resources, manage costs and schedules, and ensure objectives are met.

Preferred candidates have CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), ERP/PLM experience (JD Edwards/Enovia), and a background in automation. This role emphasizes problem-solving, communication, and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or AutoCAD).
• Experience with ERP (JD Edwards) and PLM (Enovia).
• Experience with automation equipment preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned manufacturing projects: plans, resources, costs, schedules, status.
• Facilitate process improvements using Lean tools to optimize layouts and reduce waste.
• Work with operators and planners to improve layouts, line balancing, and troubleshooting.
• Support business unit improvement plans using value stream maps and metrics.
• Lead and support CAPEX projects from justification to startup.
• Review and create work instructions, process documentation, routing.
• Implement fixtures, tooling, and process improvements to boost safety, quality, efficiency.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

JD Edwards

Enovia PLM

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 ROLE:

• Act as a project leader for assigned manufacturing projects, including developing project plans, coordinating resources, supervising costs and schedules, presenting project status, and ensuring project objectives are achieved.

• Facilitate process improvements using Lean manufacturing tools (e.g., Kaizen, 5S) to optimize layouts, improve material flow, and reduce waste.

• Work with operators, supervisors, and value stream planners to assist manufacturing operations through layout improvements, line balancing, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvement activities.

• Support the development of business unit improvement plans using value stream maps, metric deployment, and management system assessments.

• Lead and support capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, including equipment justification, implementation, and startup activities.

• Review, update, and create work instructions, process documentation, and routing information to support manufacturing operations.

• Compose and implement basic fixtures, tooling, and process improvements to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline required.

• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.

• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.

• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or AutoCAD preferred) and Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred) and PLM systems (Enovia preferred).

• Experience working with automation equipment preferred.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

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:

$62,900.00 - $116,900.00

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.