Manufacturing Engineering Manager II

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.

nVent is growing, and we want you to be a part of it. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team supporting our Data Center Solutions product category, focused on liquid cooling distribution systems. This role leads manufacturing engineering for a defined product area, with responsibility for scaling production, supporting new product introduction (NPI), and driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost within a primarily manual assembly environment with opportunities to expand automation.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can translate business priorities into clear direction while developing a high-performing team.

** This position will work 5 days/week onsite in Anoka, MN ** 

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians, establishing priorities, developing talent, and building technical capability across the team.
• Guide and support the team in the execution of manufacturing engineering projects, setting priorities and ensuring work is aligned to production goals including throughput, yield, and delivery.
• Own the planning, prioritization, and execution of capital projects and equipment investments, ensuring alignment to business needs and long-term manufacturing strategy.
• Drive initiatives to advance manufacturing capability through automation, tooling, and production line improvements that improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Partner with NPI and multi-functional teams to industrialize new products, ensuring design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA) and readiness for full-scale production.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using data and structured problem-solving tools (e.g., SPC, root cause analysis, Gage R&R, Cpk) to improve process capability and reduce defects.
• Monitor and drive performance of key manufacturing metrics including yield, throughput, cycle time, delivery, and safety.
• Promote a strong safety culture and lead efforts to address complex issues, guide decisions, and implement process improvements.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering field.
• At least 7 years of related engineering experience, with a minimum of 3 years in an engineering leadership role preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams across multiple functions to deliver sophisticated engineering projects from concept through production.
• Experience with automation and equipment integration, including a working understanding of control systems (e.g., PLC controls) and how systems interact across a manufacturing line.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., welding, forming, molding) and product/process development methodologies (e.g., FMEA, Lean).
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and project management skills with the ability to influence across functions and drive alignment.

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

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