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nVent

Manufacturing Engineer

nVent, Blaine, Minnesota, United States

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Manufacturing Engineer

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. nVent is growing, and we want you to be a part of it!

We're thrilled to announce we're opening a new state-of-the-art facility in Blaine, Minnesota, to support our expanding data solutions business. This isn't just another jobit's an opportunity to join a team that will quickly become one of nVent's top three revenue generating plants. We're looking for passionate, driven individuals to help us build something great from the ground up. This is your chance to make a real impact and be a key part of the next big thing at nVent. If you're ready for an exciting career and want to contribute to our success, we want to hear from you. Looking for a

Manufacturing Engineer

to own manufacturing projects from start to finish. You will

troubleshoot manufacturing issues

and lead root cause analysis (RCA) to implement effective, lasting solutions. The role involves managing

Engineering Change Orders

and supporting

CAPEX

requests while mentoring a small team of engineering technicians. What You Will Experience In This Position:

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 (RCA) 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. This position is based in Blaine, MN, and our new facility will open in early 2026. Upon hire, onboarding and training will be held at our facility in Anoka, MN until the Blaine facility opens. You Have:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field. 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience. 6+ months of people leadership 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. Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work. Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. Benefits to support the lives of our employees. 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: $76,000.00 - $141,100.00 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.