Manufacturing Engineer

nVent; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent in Lexington, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead projects from start to finish, develop plans, manage budgets, and ensure deadlines are met. Onboarding begins at Blaine or Anoka until the Lexington facility opens, with hands-on collaboration across engineering and operations.

You will drive lean improvements, support CAPEX requests, design fixtures, troubleshoot issues, manage ECOs, and mentor a small team of technicians, leveraging CAD (SolidWorks) and Minitab to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or other related technical degree required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• 2+ years of people leadership or mentorship 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Project management

CAD SolidWorks

Statistical analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

JD Edwards

Enovia

Minitab

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. nVent is growing, and we want you to be a part of it! We are opening a new manufacturing facility in Lexington, MN, to support our expanding Data Solutions business. We are looking for hardworking individuals like you to join our dynamic team. Be part of our journey to shape the future and grow with us! This position is based in Lexington, MN, and our new facility will open in 2027. Upon hire, onboarding and training will be held at our facilities in Blaine or Anoka, MN until the Lexington facility opens.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE

• 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.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or other related technical degree required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• 2+ years of people leadership or mentorship 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.

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.

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: $76,000.00 - $141,100.00. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

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.