Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer
nVent · Anoka, MN
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $89k–$166k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
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A senior manufacturing role at nVent (industrial) in Anoka, MN. You’ll lead strategic NPI initiatives from program kickoff through Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Safe Launch Containment, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)—driving technical excellence and operational readiness.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- SPC, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, Control plans, GD&T
- Base pay
- $89k–$166k
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- ✓Lead strategic NPI initiatives from program kickoff through PPAP approval, Safe Launch Containment, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), ensuring manufacturing readiness and successful production launch.
- ✓Lead manufacturing readiness activities during project kick-off and development phases, guiding project teams on internal requirements, customer-specific requirements, risk mitigation strategies, RPN reduction plans, and process decisions based on statistical process control.
- ✓Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering collaborator with customers during the build and launch phases, driving alignment on manufacturing readiness, capability requirements, and launch risk mitigation.
- ✓Develop manufacturability approaches by collaborating with Design Engineering, Operations, and customers to ensure products scale efficiently, remain cost-effective, and meet manufacturing and quality requirements.
- ✓Deliver technical direction and mentorship to manufacturing and NPI engineers by sharing guidelines in APQP execution, launch strategy, manufacturability, and risk management.
- ✓Influence multi-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to develop practical, scalable solutions that balance quality, manufacturability, cost, and customer requirements.
- ✓Lead APQP execution and manufacturing qualification activities, including Capability Studies, FMEAs, Control Plans, inspection instructions, and PPAP deliverables, ensuring compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and approved deviations.
- ✓Guide production preparedness and launch execution by developing fixtures, tooling, job aids, and process controls while leading resolution of complex product launch and manufacturing challenges.
- ✓Foster the integration of safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles throughout product and process design.
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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.
Join nVent as a Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Manufacturing Engineer and take ownership of complex product launches that shape our future portfolio. You’ll lead strategic NPI initiatives from program kickoff through Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Safe Launch Containment, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)—driving technical excellence and operational readiness. Employing deep engineering expertise, you’ll anticipate risks, implement lessons learned, and influence design for manufacturability to ensure products are scalable, cost-effective, and meet robust quality standards. Partner with multi-functional leaders in Design, Operations, Program Management, and Supply Chain to set direction, resolve challenges, and deliver successful launches that exceed customer expectations.
- •* This role will work onsite, 5 days/week, in Anoka, MN. **
You have
- •Bachelor's (B.S.) degree in Engineering and 7+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience OR Bachelor's (B.A. or B.S.) degree and 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
- •Proven experience leading complex New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and large multi-functional projects, including APQP, PPAP, Safe Launch, and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) activities.
- •Comprehensive knowledge of APQP principles and experience driving quality planning activities, including ECNs, Control Plans, FMEAs, capability studies, and process flow diagrams.
- •Experience providing technical support for manufacturing readiness, risk mitigation, and new product introduction activities.
- •Demonstrated capability to mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on NPI processes, manufacturing protocols, and problem-solving methodologies.
- •Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- •Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and use CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- •Familiarity with ISO 9001 and other regulatory and quality management requirements.
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