Manufacturing Engineer II

nVent • Solon, OH

12h • Onsite

About The Position

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. As a manufacturing engineer, you’ll play a hands-on role in improving how we manufacture our products—driving efficiency, quality, safety, and cost improvements across the plant. This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain broad exposure to Lean manufacturing, capital projects, and cross-functional collaboration while making a visible impact on daily operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Ideally 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts

Nice To Haves

• Automation, controls and robotics experience preferred
• Experience supporting process improvements or engineering projects preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools such as Kaizen, DMAIC, standard work, value stream mapping, and 5S.
• Improve manufacturing processes, work cell layouts, material flow, and line balancing to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, including defining scope, timelines, costs, and expected benefits.
• Support capital expenditure projects by developing justifications, coordinating implementation, and ensuring successful startup and sustainability.
• Partner with operators, team leaders, value stream managers, planners, purchasing, and operations leaders to support daily manufacturing activities.
• Provide hands-on support on the production floor to troubleshoot process, tooling, and equipment issues.
• Advise and collaborate with maintenance teams on equipment repairs, improvements, and reliability enhancements.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for product and documentation updates.
• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, gauges, visual aids, and work instructions to support safe and efficient production.
• Contribute to the annual nVent Integrated Management System (PIMS) implementation plan based on value stream mapping and business metrics.
• Support efforts to reduce waste, improve employee safety, and increase overall plant efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance
• A 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Company match for 401(k) and employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Caregiver, personal and parental leave
• Back-up care services
• Paid time off
• Volunteer time
• A well-being program
• Legal & identity theft protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level