Engineering Manager

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.

• Develop a complete project plan including resources, costs, benefits and schedule; assume full responsibility for all aspects of the project to ensure it meets goals and schedule; communicate project status to stakeholders as appropriate; and follow up to ensure project results are sustained.

• Working with operators, team leaders, value stream managers, and planners to optimize process center layouts and designs incorporating material flow and line balancing.

• Using lean tools, communication skills and leadership abilities, lead and facilitate kaizen activities encouraging cross-functional groups to participate and meet common goals.

• Contribute to the development of the annual business unit nVent Integrated Management System (PIMS) implementation plan based on value stream maps, the annual business unit metric deployment and management system assessment to drive waste reduction while improving employee safety.

• Engineering Change Order (ECO) processing - authorization of product and documentation changes.

• Maintain BOM and Routings

• Develop and Complete IQ’s and cost estimates for new products

• Maintain BOM, routings and set-up hours

• Formal communication on issue resolution for field performance issues.

• Interaction with production, purchasing, and operations management on daily plant matters.

• Develop tooling, fixtures, gauging, instructional aids, improved layouts, etc.

• Develop and implement plans for cost reduction and plant efficiency improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, Master Degree in Business Administration is a Plus

• Advance user in computer programs including AutoCAD, Solid Works, MS Office, MRP (JD Edwards preferred), etc

• 10+ years of experience working on a Metal Mechanics Manufacturing environment focused on Metal Cutting, Metal Bending, MIG & TIG Welding, Powder paint lines and Fabrication experience

• Validated experience working with Amada CNC turret punch & laser cutting machines, Fanuc, Cincinnati or Allen Bradley controls

• Proven experience working with Punch Press Stamping machines and Press Brakes Machines for bending light mild steel and stainless steel

• Ample experience required in MIG and TIG welding manufacturing processes & equipment. American Welding Standards (AWS) Certification is a plus

• Demonstrated experience on development and conversion of standard manual manufacturing processes to fully automated cells using edge technology for robotics welding, polishing and assembly

• Advance knowledge, on PLC programming, Electronics, Hydraulics, Welding methods, and Robotics

• Demonstrated Experience in Project Management is a must, preferable having a Project Management certification

• Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt is required

• Experience in implementing and leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects

• Experience using DMAIC concepts in a project environment

• Experience in a Lean Culture with drive towards standardization

• Lead and support capital expenditure requests and implementations using basic cost justification and business management principles

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
  • At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• 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 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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