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.
Make an impact where engineering is hands-on.
Join nVent’s manufacturing team in Aberdeen, North Carolina, where you’ll have the opportunity to work directly with equipment, processes, and people on the plant floor. The Aberdeen facility is the leading manufacturer of plated ground rods in North America and is expanding its capabilities with ERIFLEX/Flexibar production.
This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving real manufacturing problems and seeing the results of their work. You’ll join a collaborative plant environment with a “one team” mindset, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Manufacturing to improve how the facility operates.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
•Own meaningful engineering projects that improve safety, quality, equipment reliability, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
•Design, develop, implement, and improve manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production processes.
•Work directly with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Manufacturing to solve problems and support the day-to-day needs of the plant.
•Use equipment and reliability data to identify the root causes of downtime and put sustainable solutions in place.
•Provide hands-on engineering support for complex mechanical equipment and manufacturing process issues.
•Lead capital equipment projects from concept through startup, including equipment specifications, vendor coordination, procurement, installation, and implementation.
•Identify opportunities to improve ergonomics, safety, throughput, product quality, equipment reliability, and operating costs.
•Help drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and plant performance.
•Use Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods to support Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash (SQDCC) goals.
•Develop engineering standards, procedures, and documentation that help sustain improvements over the long term.
YOU HAVE:
•Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
•2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
•Experience supporting manufacturing operations, equipment reliability, maintenance, or continuous improvement initiatives.
•Experience leading or supporting equipment upgrades, capital projects, and process improvements.
•Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, or similar problem-solving tools.
•Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, and project management tools preferred.
•A hands-on approach to problem solving and an interest in working closely with production and maintenance teams.
WE HAVE:
•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
Benefit Overview
At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:
•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 may include 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.
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
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