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Manufacturing Engineer

nVent · Anoka, MN

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$76k–$141k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
21 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at nVent (industrial) in Anoka, MN. MN, you will own manufacturing projects from start to finish.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Root cause, Minitab, Tooling
Base pay
$76k–$141k

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About the role

What you will experience in this role

  • ◆Lead manufacturing projects from start to finish, including creating project plans, managing budgets, and ensuring deadlines are met.
  • ◆Facilitate process improvements using Lean manufacturing tools (e.g., Kaizen, 5S) to optimize layouts, improve material flow, and reduce waste.
  • ◆Support capital expenditure (CAPEX) requests, including justification and implementation of new equipment.
  • ◆Design and develop fixtures to support production and improve quality.
  • ◆Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and lead root cause analysis (RCCA) to implement effective, lasting solutions.
  • ◆Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and review/update manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions.
  • ◆Provide guidance and mentorship to a small team of manufacturing engineering technicians.

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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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer in Anoka, MN, you will own manufacturing projects from start to finish. You will troubleshoot manufacturing issues and lead root cause analysis (RCCA) to implement effective, lasting solutions. The role involves managing Engineering Change Orders and supporting CAPEX requests while mentoring other engineering technicians along the way. This is a great opportunity to join our organization as we continue to grow our Data Solutions manufacturing capabilities.

You have

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or other related technical degree required.
  • •5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
  • •Extensive experience with Lean manufacturing principles and tools.
  • •Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and statistical analysis software (Minitab preferred).
  • •Experience with MRP/ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred) and PLM systems (Enovia preferred).
  • •Strong technical writing, communication, and project management skills.

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

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.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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