Manufacturing Engineering Manager II

nVent • Anoka, MN

1d • $105,000 - $195,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team supporting our Data Center Solutions product category, focused on liquid cooling distribution systems. This role leads manufacturing engineering for a defined product area, with responsibility for scaling production, supporting new product introduction (NPI), and driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost within a primarily manual assembly environment with opportunities to expand automation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can translate business priorities into clear direction while developing a high-performing team. This position will work 5 days/week onsite in Anoka, MN.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering field.
• At least 7 years of related engineering experience, with a minimum of 3 years in an engineering leadership role preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams across multiple functions to deliver sophisticated engineering projects from concept through production.
• Experience with automation and equipment integration, including a working understanding of control systems (e.g., PLC controls) and how systems interact across a manufacturing line.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., welding, forming, molding) and product/process development methodologies (e.g., FMEA, Lean).
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and project management skills with the ability to influence across functions and drive alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians, establishing priorities, developing talent, and building technical capability across the team.
• Guide and support the team in the execution of manufacturing engineering projects, setting priorities and ensuring work is aligned to production goals including throughput, yield, and delivery.
• Own the planning, prioritization, and execution of capital projects and equipment investments, ensuring alignment to business needs and long-term manufacturing strategy.
• Drive initiatives to advance manufacturing capability through automation, tooling, and production line improvements that improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Partner with NPI and multi-functional teams to industrialize new products, ensuring design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA) and readiness for full-scale production.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using data and structured problem-solving tools (e.g., SPC, root cause analysis, Gage R&R, Cpk) to improve process capability and reduce defects.
• Monitor and drive performance of key manufacturing metrics including yield, throughput, cycle time, delivery, and safety.
• Promote a strong safety culture and lead efforts to address complex issues, guide decisions, and implement process improvements.

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: Manager