Manufacturing Engineering Technician

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Manufacturing Support Specialist to enhance production efficiency through corrective actions, new equipment validation, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a background in manufacturing, familiarity with fabrication processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a company dedicated to innovation and community support, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication and assembly processes.
• Ability to document processes in work instruction format.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Support implementation and validation of new equipment.
• Assist with new product launches and process development.

Skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

2-year or 4-year degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards

SolidWorks

Job description

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Identify and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime for manufacturing-related issues.
• Support implementation and validation of new equipment and technology. 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 line/processes.
• Work with multi-functional team members on capital planning and acquisition projects.

YOU HAVE:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent experience; 2-year or 4-year degree preferred.
• 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication and assembly processes.
• Ability to show initiative, be a self-starter, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use, and/or learn, computer programs including Microsoft Office, JD Edwards, SolidWorks.
• Ability to document processes in work instruction format.
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day.
• nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install, and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings, and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connection solutions across industry-leading brands recognized globally for quality, reliability, and innovation.
• Our principal office is in London, with our management office in Minneapolis, USA. Our portfolio includes brands like nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE, with a history spanning over 100 years. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• We are committed to strengthening communities where our employees live and work, supporting philanthropic activities, and through our nVent in Action matching program, providing funds to nonprofits and educational organizations where employees volunteer or donate.

• Our core values include being innovative & adaptable, dedicated to integrity, customer-focused, respectful & team-oriented, optimistic & energizing, and accountable for performance.

• Benefits to support our employees' lives include:

Pay Transparency
nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Compensation considers knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance, with adherence to minimum wage laws.
Range: $17.20 - $31.90 per hour

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for additional compensation such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

We offer a broad benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, disability, critical illness, accident, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off, well-being programs, and more.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We value our people and promote inclusion and diversity, celebrating authenticity and uniqueness as drivers of growth.