Design for Manufacturing Architect

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.

We are seeking an experienced Design for Manufacturing Architect Manager to lead strategic global programs and our NPI Manufacturing Engineering team for the Digital Solutions business. As a highly visible leader reporting to the Sr. Operations Director, the ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with 10+ years of experience in the design and manufacture of adaptable modular designs with team leadership experience. This critical role will work closely with leaders from the business unit, engineering and ISC to drive product design, sourcing and manufacturing decisions to enable a new level of product modularity and manufacturing efficiency.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
- Lead the global NPI Manufacturing Engineering staff of 9 in driving standards, requirements and execution of modular designs and manufacturing efficiency.
- Lead global multi-functional teams to integrate modular designs into existing and new products. Act as the influential point of contact for all levels of the organization to establish cohesive DFM objectives.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in modular design to improve product flexibility and scalability.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to the engineering team.
- Work closely with engineering and supply chain to identify potential suppliers for core components, such as pumps, heat exchangers, sensors, electronics, connectors, valves etc.

YOU HAVE:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required, Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years proven experience with modular design and manufacturing.
- Past transformational leadership experience comfortable operating at all levels of the organization
- A positive change agent mindset able to transform ambiguous situations to concise roadmaps for all functional levels
- Experience with complex cooling systems (HVAC, Liquid cooling distribution) preferred
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Experience with CAD software and other design tools preferred

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

Pay Transparency

nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.