Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Projects & Process Improvement

nVent; Anoka (MN); Vor Ort; USD 63.000 - 117.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

nVent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead high-impact projects in Anoka, MN. You will drive process improvements, optimize layouts, and support capital projects while collaborating with operators, supervisors, and value stream planners to enhance efficiency and safety.

The role requires a technical degree and 2+ years of experience in lean manufacturing, CAD tools, and ERP/PLM systems. On-site work with access to CAPEX opportunities and a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline required.
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or AutoCAD preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred) and PLM systems (Enovia preferred).
• Experience working with automation equipment preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Aufgaben

• Act as a project leader for assigned manufacturing projects, including developing project plans, coordinating resources, supervising costs and schedules, presenting project status, and ensuring project objectives are achieved.
• Facilitate process improvements using Lean manufacturing tools (e.g., Kaizen, 5S) to optimize layouts, improve material flow, and reduce waste.
• Work with operators, supervisors, and value stream planners to assist manufacturing operations through layout improvements, line balancing, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvement activities.
• Support the development of business unit improvement plans using value stream maps, metric deployment, and management system assessments.
• Lead and support capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, including equipment justification, implementation, and startup activities.
• Review, update, and create work instructions, process documentation, and routing information to support manufacturing operations.
• Compose and implement basic fixtures, tooling, and process improvements to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Automation experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks / AutoCAD

JD Edwards

Enovia

Jobbeschreibung

nVent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead high-impact projects in Anoka, MN. You will drive process improvements, optimize layouts, and support capital projects while collaborating with operators, supervisors, and value stream planners to enhance efficiency and safety.

The role requires a technical degree and 2+ years of experience in lean manufacturing, CAD tools, and ERP/PLM systems. On-site work with access to CAPEX opportunities and a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.