WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:- Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies to improve quality, productivity, cost, and safety performance.
- Provide technical expertise and leadership for Root Cause Analysis and corrective action activities.
- Lead cross-functional teams to solve problems, eliminate waste, and reduce process variation.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the plant capital project roadmap.
- Develop, design, procure, validate, and implement tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.
- Create tooling methodologies, specifications, standards, and documentation for new tooling projects.
- Evaluate existing tooling and manufacturing processes and recommend improvements.
- Collaborate with suppliers to source, develop, and optimize tooling solutions.
- Identify and qualify new suppliers to support business growth and technology advancements.
- Support new product introduction activities through process and tooling development.
- Maintain effectiveness and adaptability during changing priorities and work environments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
YOU HAVE:- Minimum 3+ years of manufacturing/industrial engineering experience required.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution required.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
- Prior project leadership experience preferred.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma implementation.
- Experience leading engineering and capital projects.
- Experience maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.
- Experience with tooling design, development, and implementation.
- Experience in machining and welding processes, preferably involving aluminum products.
- Experience working in custom engineer-to-order manufacturing environments preferred.
- Strong leadership skills demonstrated through successful cross-functional project execution.
- Experience working with suppliers, tooling vendors, and external manufacturing partners.
Specialized knowledge and skills:- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
- Ability to design and develop tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids.
- Ability to facilitate team-based problem solving and implement corrective actions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, root cause analysis, and process optimization techniques.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Physical demands/work environment:- Time is generally divided between sitting, standing, and walking.
- Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment as required.
- Ability to move throughout the manufacturing facility and access production areas.
- Approximately 50% of time is spent in a temperature-controlled office environment with moderate noise levels.
- Approximately 50% of time is spent in a manufacturing environment with varying noise levels.
- The manufacturing facility is enclosed and appropriately ventilated, heated, and air-conditioned.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated production areas.
- Ability to work 5 days a week in our Medway MA location, and travel up to 10% if needed.
Pay TransparencynVent'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:$69,200.00 - $128,600.00
Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.
Benefit OverviewAt 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.
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