Supplier Development Engineer

nVent; Anoka (MN); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to embed with our supplier base, coaching and transforming operations for delivery, cost, quality and innovation. This hands-on role drives measurable improvements at supplier sites and aligns with ISO 9001:2015 where applicable.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in supplier development or related roles, with experience in Lean or Six Sigma and travel of ~30–40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 3+ years in supplier development or related supply chain roles.
• Experience deploying CI methodologies in manufacturing or supplier environments.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes; metal fabrication a plus.
• Willingness to travel 30-40%.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve supplier readiness to support new products and programs.
• Analyze and expand supplier capacity to meet demand.
• Lead supplier capability development and lean initiatives at supplier sites.
• Deploy Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen within the supply base to reduce cost and lead times.
• Partner with sourcing on supplier assessments and transitions for global sourcing.
• Monitor supplier performance via scorecards and business reviews.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop recovery plans with critical suppliers.
• Coach supplier teams to build sustainable manufacturing and quality capabilities.
• Support processes aligned with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Supplier development

Data-driven analysis

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

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.

As a Supplier Development Engineer, you’ll be embedded with our supply base - coaching, improving, and transforming supplier operations to meet nVent’s growing demands for delivery, cost, quality, and innovation. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives on driving measurable improvement at supplier sites.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Evaluate and improve supplier readiness to support new nVent products and programs.
• Analyze and expand supplier capacity to meet demand for new nVent products and programs.
• Lead supplier capability development initiatives - assess current state, build improvement roadmaps, and drive execution of lean manufacturing, process optimization, and operational excellence programs at supplier sites.
• Deploy continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) within the supply base to reduce cost, improve quality, shorten lead times, and increase capacity.
• Partner with sourcing category leaders on strategic supplier assessments, transitions, and new supplier qualifications to support global sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance through data-driven analysis, scorecards, and business reviews - identifying high-impact opportunities across the supply base.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop recovery and resilience plans with critical suppliers to ensure supply chain continuity.
• Coach and mentor supplier teams to build sustainable, long-term manufacturing and quality capabilities.
• Support supply management processes, including alignment with nVent’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System where applicable.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field required.
• Ideally 3+ years of experience in supplier development, manufacturing engineering, continuous improvement, or a related supply chain role.
• Demonstrated experience deploying Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies in a manufacturing or supplier environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience with metal fabrication suppliers is a plus.
• Proven ability to influence and drive change across organizational boundaries - particularly with external suppliers.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30-40%.

Pay Transparency

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. Compensation Range: $76,000.00 - $141,100.00. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

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

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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.