Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & CAPEX Projects Lead

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

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