Manufacturing Engineer

nVent • Medway, MA

57d • 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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies to improve quality, productivity, cost, and safety performance. Provide technical expertise and leadership for Root Cause Analysis and corrective action activities. Lead cross-functional teams to solve problems, eliminate waste, and reduce process variation. Assist in the development and implementation of the plant capital project roadmap. Develop, design, procure, validate, and implement tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment. Create tooling methodologies, specifications, standards, and documentation for new tooling projects. Evaluate existing tooling and manufacturing processes and recommend improvements. Collaborate with suppliers to source, develop, and optimize tooling solutions. Identify and qualify new suppliers to support business growth and technology advancements. Support new product introduction activities through process and tooling development. Maintain effectiveness and adaptability during changing priorities and work environments. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of manufacturing/industrial engineering experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution required.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma implementation.
• Experience leading engineering and capital projects.
• Experience maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with tooling design, development, and implementation.
• Experience in machining and welding processes, preferably involving aluminum products.
• Strong leadership skills demonstrated through successful cross-functional project execution.
• Experience working with suppliers, tooling vendors, and external manufacturing partners.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Ability to design and develop tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids.
• Ability to facilitate team-based problem solving and implement corrective actions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, root cause analysis, and process optimization techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Prior project leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working in custom engineer-to-order manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies to improve quality, productivity, cost, and safety performance.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership for Root Cause Analysis and corrective action activities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to solve problems, eliminate waste, and reduce process variation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the plant capital project roadmap.
• Develop, design, procure, validate, and implement tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.
• Create tooling methodologies, specifications, standards, and documentation for new tooling projects.
• Evaluate existing tooling and manufacturing processes and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source, develop, and optimize tooling solutions.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to support business growth and technology advancements.
• Support new product introduction activities through process and tooling development.
• Maintain effectiveness and adaptability during changing priorities and work environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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