Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer
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. Join nVent as a Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Manufacturing Engineer and take ownership of complex product launches that shape our future portfolio. You’ll lead strategic NPI initiatives from program kickoff through Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Safe Launch Containment, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)—driving technical excellence and operational readiness. Employing deep engineering expertise, you’ll anticipate risks, implement lessons learned, and influence design for manufacturability to ensure products are scalable, cost-effective, and meet robust quality standards. Partner with multi-functional leaders in Design, Operations, Program Management, and Supply Chain to set direction, resolve challenges, and deliver successful launches that exceed customer expectations. This role will work onsite, 5 days/week, in Anoka, MN.
Requirements
- Bachelor's (B.S.) degree in Engineering and 7+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience OR Bachelor's (B.A. or B.S.) degree and 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
- Proven experience leading complex New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and large multi-functional projects, including APQP, PPAP, Safe Launch, and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) activities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of APQP principles and experience driving quality planning activities, including ECNs, Control Plans, FMEAs, capability studies, and process flow diagrams.
- Experience providing technical support for manufacturing readiness, risk mitigation, and new product introduction activities.
- Demonstrated capability to mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on NPI processes, manufacturing protocols, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and use CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and other regulatory and quality management requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic NPI initiatives from program kickoff through PPAP approval, Safe Launch Containment, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), ensuring manufacturing readiness and successful production launch.
- Lead manufacturing readiness activities during project kick-off and development phases, guiding project teams on internal requirements, customer-specific requirements, risk mitigation strategies, RPN reduction plans, and process decisions based on statistical process control.
- Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering collaborator with customers during the build and launch phases, driving alignment on manufacturing readiness, capability requirements, and launch risk mitigation.
- Develop manufacturability approaches by collaborating with Design Engineering, Operations, and customers to ensure products scale efficiently, remain cost-effective, and meet manufacturing and quality requirements.
- Deliver technical direction and mentorship to manufacturing and NPI engineers by sharing guidelines in APQP execution, launch strategy, manufacturability, and risk management.
- Influence multi-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to develop practical, scalable solutions that balance quality, manufacturability, cost, and customer requirements.
- Lead APQP execution and manufacturing qualification activities, including Capability Studies, FMEAs, Control Plans, inspection instructions, and PPAP deliverables, ensuring compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and approved deviations.
- Guide production preparedness and launch execution by developing fixtures, tooling, job aids, and process controls while leading resolution of complex product launch and manufacturing challenges.
- Foster the integration of safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles throughout product and process design.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
