Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift

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.

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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role plays a key part in supporting the production and manufacturing engineering team by troubleshooting equipment issues, developing new ideas and solutions, and driving safety improvements on a daily basis.

• Assist with layout planning, installation, and testing of automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment.

• Work with a sense of urgency in a fast paced, high output environment on a variety of short-term projects.

• Support and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

• Work with vendors/suppliers to procure and install tooling, fixtures, and/or equipment.

• Create documentation for the processes used in building products.

• Recommend product improvement and maintain standard drawings/specs.

• Support new product launches and development (PDP Process).

• Provide documentation for estimating the cost of materials and labor of manufactured product.

• Support daily production through troubleshooting, testing, and validation of product.

• Perform other related duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to network cross-functionally.

• Ability to show initiative, be a self-starter and be able to work with little to no supervision.

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.

• Ability to use computer programs including MS Office, MRP (JD Edwards preferred), SolidWorks, etc. - intermediate level.

• Ability to process engineering change orders (ECO’s) as they relate to bills of material and product routings.

• Ability to document processes in work instructions format.

• Knowledge on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) to provide input for new and existing products.

• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.

• Knowledge of product costing labor and material.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training)

• 2-years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

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

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.

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