Engineering Projects Support (Temp)
nVent•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Join our innovative team in a 3-6 month temporary role supporting product engineering and process improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with Product Engineers and configuration management to implement CAD-vaulting processes and part/component solutions that align with plant capabilities. This role involves promoting standardized documentation, applying reverse-engineering and inspection principles, and supporting VA/VE event coordination. You’ll also participate in product audits, document control, and daily GEMBA walks to help maintain world-class manufacturing standards and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Coursework or academic projects involving CAD modeling, basic configuration management, or product design principles.
- Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD), strong attention to detail, and effective communication in cross-functional team settings.
- Capable of working in a manufacturing/plant setting; standing or walking for long periods; navigating machinery and equipment safely; and tolerating shop-floor conditions.
Responsibilities
- Implement CAD-vaulting processes.
- Work closely with configuration management to plan and implement part/component solutions tailored to plant capabilities.
- Support the promotion and standardization of documentation across business areas to help achieve Future State Plans.
- Utilize proven tools and methodologies to drive and achieve key business objectives.
- Learn and apply reverse-engineering and inspection principles with advanced tools to communicate product information to customers.
- Assist in planning, scheduling, and facilitating Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) events.
- Participate in product audits, document control, and daily GEMBA walks to maintain high-quality standards.
- Contribute to the coordination and regular updates of action plan progress to support continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Critical illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Company match for 401(k) and employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Caregiver leave
- Personal leave
- Parental leave
- Back-up care services
- Paid time off
- Volunteer time
- Well-being program
- Legal protection
- Identity theft protection
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Career Level
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