Manufacturing Engineering Manager

nVent Electric Inc.•San Diego, CA

44d•$105,000 - $195,000•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. nVent is growing, and we want you to be a part of it! We're thrilled to announce we're opening a new state-of-the-art facility in Blaine, Minnesota, to support our expanding data solutions business. This isn't just another job-it's an opportunity to join a team that will quickly become one of nVent's top three revenue generating plants. We're looking for passionate, driven individuals to help us build something great from the ground up. This is your chance to make a real impact and be a key part of the next big thing at nVent. If you're ready for an exciting career and want to contribute to our success, we want to hear from you. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and technicians. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can drive strategic initiatives, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure project success from concept to production, with a specific focus on automation and controls. This position will work 5 days/week onsite in Blaine, MN, and our new facility will open in early 2026. Upon hire, onboarding and training will be held at our facility in Anoka, MN until the Blaine facility opens.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or a related engineering discipline; MS or MBA preferred.
At least 5 years of related engineering experience, with a minimum of 2 years in an engineering leadership role.
Proven experience leading complex projects with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated experience managing automation and controls projects, including the integration of new equipment and technologies.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., welding, forming, molding) and new product introduction processes (e.g., FMEA, Lean).
Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians, promoting a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
Manage project execution for the engineering team, ensuring alignment with company goals, timely completion, and effective problem-solving.
Oversee complex engineering projects with significant financial impact, including the planning and execution of capital expenditure requests.
Drive factory automation initiatives by managing the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated systems and controls.
Contribute to new process roadmaps, working with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs and market specifications into production-ready designs.
Drive process improvements by utilizing structured problem-solving tools such as root cause analysis (RCCM), Gage R&R, and Cpk studies.
Ensure a strong safety culture by actively promoting the use of safety tools and managing change effectively.
Maintain and improve the product development process, overseeing testing to ensure a smooth transition from design to production.

Benefits

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance
Benefits to support the lives of our employees
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.
Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.