Job Description
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.
- Own the planning process for R&D projects, current technological capabilities, and future technology applications for nVent Hoffman & Schroff enclosures product line
- Lead approximately 25 engineers and designers and manage a team capable of project leadership, project execution, technical leadership, and multi-functional collaboration; cultivate a culture of increased risk tolerance and speed
- Lead the sustaining engineering team passionate about continuously improving and supporting our current and future product offering
- Contribute to platform strategy, growth initiatives, and short and long-term goals
- Contribute to development and execution of roadmap for engineering IT systems (PDM, CAD, ECO, Part Creation, etc.)
- Partner closely with Product Management, Marketing, and Sales to gain insights into emerging trends and devise strategies to capitalize on them through innovative solutions
- Drive timely product launches in coordination with Product Management, Sales, Supply, Operations and Marketing
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Technology and Process Engineering teams to recommend, rationalize, and drive the acquisition of new equipment or facility modifications to meet the process and production needs of the business
- Provide mentorship on custom programs without draining resources focused on new products on an as- needed basis. Partner with non-standard engineering leadership to ensure non-standard products meet appropriate standards
- Participate in talent development activities, succession planning, talent risk mitigation, and performance management Develop existing and future leaders for future roles within the company
YOU HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required, MS or MBA preferred
- 15+ years of relevant engineering leadership experience in manufacturing
- 10+ years of experience leading engineering teams
- Knowledge of sheet metal design
- Knowledge of the design of tools and fixtures for component fabrication and assembly
- Solid understanding of manufacturing techniques and Value Engineering approaches in metallic and nonmetallic enclosures and cabinets plus related accessories
- Experience with new product introduction processes and formalized tools like FMEA, QFD, Lean, etc.
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.