Manufacturing Engineer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Anoka, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company-mn

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including volunteer time

Job summary

nVent is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead end-to-end projects, optimize production through Lean initiatives, and support CAPEX with solid justifications. You will design fixtures, resolve manufacturing issues via RCCA, and manage ECOs while mentoring a small team of technicians.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in CAD (SolidWorks), Lean tools, and ERP/PLM systems (JD Edwards, Enovia). Excellent writing and PM skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Extensive experience with Lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and statistical analysis software (Minitab preferred).
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred) and PLM systems (Enovia preferred).
• Strong technical writing, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing projects from start to finish with plans, budgets, and deadlines.
• Facilitate Lean improvements to optimize layouts and reduce waste.
• Support CAPEX requests including justification and equipment implementation.
• Design fixtures to support production and improve quality.
• Troubleshoot issues and lead RCCA for lasting solutions.
• Manage ECOs and update manufacturing documentation.
• Provide mentorship to a small team of manufacturing engineering technicians.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

Communication

SolidWorks

Minitab

JD Edwards

Enovia

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

Minitab

JD Edwards

Enovia

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing projects from start to finish, including creating project plans, managing budgets, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Facilitate process improvements using Lean manufacturing tools (e.g., Kaizen, 5S) to optimize layouts, improve material flow, and reduce waste.
• Support capital expenditure (CAPEX) requests, including justification and implementation of new equipment.
• Design and develop fixtures to support production and improve quality.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and lead root cause analysis (RCCA) to implement effective, lasting solutions.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and review/update manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to a small team of manufacturing engineering technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or other related technical degree required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Extensive experience with Lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and statistical analysis software (Minitab preferred).
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred) and PLM systems (Enovia preferred).
• Strong technical writing, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits

• 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.