Manufacturing Engineer

nVent • Anoka, MN

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our growing Data Solutions business as a Manufacturing Engineer and support sophisticated stainless steel orbital tube welding and fabrication processes for our liquid cooling solutions product line. We're seeking a skilled engineering professional, ideally with experience in welding stainless-steel tubing or manifolds, to drive manufacturing process optimization and automation initiatives to deliver innovative solutions for our global customers. This role will work onsite, 5 days/week, in Anoka, MN.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field required.
• Previous engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, ideally with hands-on welding experience, such as stainless-steel tube or manifold fabrication.
• Experience with one or more of the following systems: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Office, ERP, PLM.
• Experience working with automated or robotic fabrication equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manual, semi-automated, and fully automated processes by collaborating with operators, team leaders, and value stream managers to enhance production layouts, streamline material flow, and improve line balancing.
• Provide hands-on guidance for orbital welding processes, fixture design, and sanitary tube fabrication, including welding fittings and ports for liquid cooling products.
• Apply lean principles to drive continuous improvement and waste reduction, resulting in enhanced safety, product quality, delivery, and reduced cost.
• Work with New Product Development (NPD) team to analyze drawings and ensure the new product can be manufactured efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Submit Capital Equipment requests for new equipment or technology and work with project team members and suppliers to ensure effective integration into production.
• Apply engineering methods such as PFMEA, Process Flow Diagram, Lean and Six Sigma Methodology.
• Deep understanding of regulatory, safety and quality requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with welding processes - Orbital Welding, GMAW, GTAW, Laser welding, Stud welding.

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
• Paid volunteer time
• Well-being program
• Legal protection
• Identity theft protection

What This Job Offers

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