Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer

nVent•Anoka, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

nVent is hiring a Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Manufacturing Engineer to lead complex product launches from program kickoff through PPAP, Safe Launch Containment, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs). The role drives technical excellence and operational readiness by anticipating risks, applying lessons learned, and influencing design for manufacturability so products are scalable, cost-effective, and meet quality standards. The engineer partners with leaders in Design, Operations, Program Management, and Supply Chain, as well as customers and suppliers, to set direction, address challenges, and deliver successful launches. The position is onsite five days per week in Anoka, Minnesota. The engineer leads manufacturing readiness and qualification, APQP execution, launch planning, and resolution of complex manufacturing challenges. The role also provides technical direction and mentorship to manufacturing and NPI engineers, while integrating safety, quality, and continuous improvement into product and process design.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, or a bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) and at least 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
Proven experience leading complex NPI programs and large cross-functional projects, including APQP, PPAP, Safe Launch, and ECN activities.
Comprehensive knowledge of APQP principles and experience with 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.
Demonstrated ability 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 ECNs, ensuring manufacturing readiness and successful production launch.
Lead manufacturing readiness activities during project kickoff and development, guiding teams on internal and customer-specific requirements, risk mitigation, RPN reduction plans, and process decisions based on statistical process control.
Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering collaborator with customers during build and launch phases, aligning on readiness, capability requirements, and launch risk mitigation.
Develop manufacturability approaches with Design Engineering, Operations, and customers to support efficient scaling, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturing and quality requirements.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to manufacturing and NPI engineers on APQP execution, launch strategy, manufacturability, and risk management.
Influence cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to develop scalable solutions that balance quality, manufacturability, cost, and customer requirements.
Lead APQP execution and manufacturing qualification, including capability studies, FMEAs, control plans, inspection instructions, and PPAP deliverables.
Guide production preparation and launch execution by developing fixtures, tooling, job aids, and process controls, and leading resolution of complex launch and manufacturing challenges.
Integrate safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles into product and process design.