Sr. Engineering Supervisor

nVent; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) and ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent, a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, seeks an experienced manufacturing engineer to support multiple processes, improve productivity, and ensure on-time delivery in a high-volume plant in Solon, Ohio.

You will lead projects, justify new equipment, collaborate with maintenance, product development and planners, and drive Lean initiatives across the plant. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 5+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Experience leading teams or significant cross-functional projects.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers.
• Desire to work in a hands-on, manufacturing plant environment.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement preferable.
• Experience with AutoCAD and 3D Modeling preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support several manufacturing processes to ensure equipment uptime and meet production goals.
• Prepare and maintain manufacturing documentation (Routings, BOMs, Standard Work, and Work Instructions).
• Identify opportunities and lead projects to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Lead new equipment financial justifications, installations, process modifications and improvements.
• Coordinate with team leads, value stream managers and planners to optimize layouts and line balancing.
• Interface with Maintenance and operators to troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Coordinate with Product Development to launch new products in a high-volume environment.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing across the plant through cross-functional events and Continuous Improvement projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional projects

Presentation skills

Manufacturing environment

MS Office

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D Modeling

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:

Support several manufacturing processes to ensure equipment uptime, meet production goals and maintain high product quality. Prepare and maintain manufacturing documentation (Routings, BOM’s, Standard Work, and Work Instructions) for new and existing equipment in manufacturing. Identify opportunities and lead projects to improve productivity, reduce costs, improve quality and achieve on time delivery to meet production needs. Lead new equipment financial justifications, installations, process modifications and improvements. Work with operators, team leads, value stream managers, and planners to optimize process center layouts and designs incorporating material flow and line balancing. Interface with Maintenance and operators to troubleshoot equipment problems. Coordinate with Product Development to successfully launch new products into a high-volume and diverse manufacturing environment. Champion Lean Manufacturing across the plant through cross-functional events and Continuous Improvement projects.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of experience
• Experience leading teams or significant cross-functional projects.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers
• Desire to work in a hands-on, manufacturing plant environment
• Proficient use of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement preferable
• Experience with AutoCAD and 3D Modeling preferable

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 connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com. Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes: Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance. A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match. Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.