Manufacturing Engineer II — Lean & Process Improvement

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements and lean initiatives on the shop floor, collaborating with operators and leadership across functions. You will lead projects from concept to startup, develop tooling and work instructions, and support capital expenditures to sustain gains and safety improvements.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, exposure to capital projects, and opportunities to deepen Lean expertise while contributing to overall plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Automation, controls and robotics experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts.
• Experience supporting process improvements or engineering projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools such as Kaizen, DMAIC, standard work, value stream mapping, and 5S.
• Improve manufacturing processes, work cell layouts, material flow, and line balancing to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, including defining scope, timelines, costs, and expected benefits.
• Support capital expenditure projects by developing justifications, coordinating implementation, and ensuring successful startup and sustainability.
• Partner with operators, team leaders, value stream managers, planners, purchasing, and operations leaders to support daily manufacturing activities.
• Provide hands‑on support on the production floor to troubleshoot process, tooling, and equipment issues. Advise and collaborate with maintenance teams on equipment repairs, improvements, and reliability enhancements.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for product and documentation updates.
• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, gauges, visual aids, and work instructions to support safe and efficient production.
• Contribute to the annual nVent Integrated Management System (PIMS) implementation plan based on value stream mapping and business metrics.
• Support efforts to reduce waste, improve employee safety, and increase overall plant efficiency.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Kaizen

DMAIC

5S

Value stream mapping

Standard work

Job description

nVent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements and lean initiatives on the shop floor, collaborating with operators and leadership across functions. You will lead projects from concept to startup, develop tooling and work instructions, and support capital expenditures to sustain gains and safety improvements.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, exposure to capital projects, and opportunities to deepen Lean expertise while contributing to overall plant