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.

In this position, you will get to apply manufacturing automation leadership experience to evaluate, define and optimize manufacturing processes and systems to improve: safety, quality, OEE, production rates/efficiencies, yields, costs, changeovers, and process capability.

This person must be able to sit onsite at our Anoka, Romania or Reynosa facilities. Verbal and written fluency in English is required

• Own the design, implementation, and commissioning of automated manufacturing production lines applying the appropriate technology

• Use strong electrical and mechanical machine design skills, and develop technical requirements and specifications for outside vendors to bid and construct custom machines

• Lead vendor selection and facilitate the implementation of new automation systems and manufacturing methods

• Research new manufacturing methods and trends to bring innovation into new technology into nVent manufacturing including vision systems and machine learning technology.

• Develop tooling and fixtures, and concept prototype assembly machines that result in a complete production automation system

• Participate on multi-functional teams and engage global leaders in the company to ensure the design for manufacturability of our current and future products

• Continuously improve our factory automation systems and optimize them for cost and efficiency

• Assure the quality of manufactured goods through the implementation of in process inspections and meticulous statistical process controls

• Academic background in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (BSME BSEE) is a must

• Ideally 10 plus years' experience developing factory automation systems and experience working globally to scale them across an enterprise.

• Ability to think differently about processes, influence, push the envelope, benchmark what great looks like, and execute projects.

• Experience educating non-technical leaders on what is possible through automated solutions

• Hands-on experience developing custom automated systems

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
  • At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• 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

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.