Manufacturing Engineer

nVent • Anoka, MN

4d • $62,900 - $116,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer leads assigned manufacturing projects, facilitates Lean process improvements, and supports manufacturing operations through layout improvements, line balancing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The role also supports business unit improvement plans, leads and supports capital expenditure projects, maintains manufacturing documentation and routing information, and develops basic fixtures, tooling, and process improvements to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards, and PLM systems, preferably Enovia.
• Experience working with automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned manufacturing projects by developing project plans, coordinating resources, supervising costs and schedules, presenting project status, and ensuring objectives are achieved.
• Facilitate process improvements using Lean manufacturing tools such as Kaizen and 5S to optimize layouts, improve material flow, and reduce waste.
• Work with operators, supervisors, and value stream planners to support manufacturing operations through layout improvements, line balancing, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvement activities.
• Support development of business unit improvement plans using value stream maps, metric deployment, and management system assessments.
• Lead and support capital expenditure projects, including equipment justification, implementation, and startup activities.
• Review, update, and create work instructions, process documentation, and routing information.
• Develop and implement basic fixtures, tooling, and process improvements to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave.
• Back-up care services.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time.
• Well-being program.
• Legal and identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

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