Manufacturing Engineering Tech: Lean & Process Improvement

nVent; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; 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 hands-on Manufacturing Specialist to reduce downtime and drive continuous improvements on production lines. The role emphasizes Lean activities, process development, and cross-functional collaboration with design, planning, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. Proficiency with Office, JD Edwards, and SolidWorks is desirable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; technical training preferred.
• 2-year or 4-year degree preferred.
• 2+ years manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Proficient in Office, JD Edwards and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime for manufacturing issues.
• Evaluate and order essential tools and fixtures to promote safety and efficiency for production team members.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with new product launches and process development.
• Recommend product improvements and maintain standard drawings and work instructions.
• Support manufacturing of custom/standard product bills, routings, and supplemental data.
• Provide documentation for estimating the cost of materials and labor of manufactured products.
• Understand product complexity and equipment requirements to select appropriate manufacturing lines/processes.
• Work with multi-functional team members on capital planning and acquisition projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Independent work

Adaptability

Lean manufacturing

Continual improvement

Education

High School diploma or GED

2- or 4-year degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards

SolidWorks

Job description

nVent is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Specialist to reduce downtime and drive continuous improvements on production lines. The role emphasizes Lean activities, process development, and cross-functional collaboration with design, planning, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. Proficiency with Office, JD Edwards, and SolidWorks is desirable.