Manufacturing Engineer II — Lean Projects & On‑Floor Impact

nVent; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking an early‑career Manufacturing Engineer in Solon, Ohio to drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and improve how products are made on the plant floor. You will lead process improvements, support capital projects from concept to implementation, and collaborate closely with operators, team leaders, and other stakeholders to deliver safety, quality, and cost benefits.

This role offers hands‑on floor exposure, opportunities to grow in advanced manufacturing, and a path to higher‑level

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Ideally 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 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 Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve manufacturing processes, layouts, material flow, and line balancing.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop justifications and coordinate capital expenditures.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams.
• Troubleshoot processes, tooling, and equipment on the production floor.
• Advise maintenance on equipment repairs and reliability.
• Design tooling, fixtures, gauges, and work instructions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Automation experience

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

nVent is seeking an early‑career Manufacturing Engineer in Solon, Ohio to drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and improve how products are made on the plant floor. You will lead process improvements, support capital projects from concept to implementation, and collaborate closely with operators, team leaders, and other stakeholders to deliver safety, quality, and cost benefits.

This role offers hands‑on floor exposure, opportunities to grow in advanced manufacturing, and a path to higher‑level