nVent is growing, and we want you to be a part of it! We are opening a new manufacturing facility in Lexington, MN, to support our expanding Data Solutions business. We are looking for hardworking individuals like you to join our dynamic team. Be part of our journey to shape the future and grow with us! This position is based in Lexington, MN, and our new facility will open in 2027.  Upon hire, onboarding and training will be held at our facilities in Blaine or Anoka, MN until the Lexington facility opens.

 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or other related technical degree required.

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.

• 2+ years of people leadership or mentorship 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.

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:

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

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.

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.