Manufacturing Engineer

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 role, you will lead manufacturing for custom metal and electrical products. With a focus on products made from flat sheet metal. Providing customers with a variety of standard and customized product offerings. Working closely with direct production and warehouse teams to deliver on production targets.

This role will sit in our Pasadena, TX office.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

Support Sales and Project teams with manufacturing requests. Such as custom part modifications, technical support, and custom costing.

Lead manufacturing by determining methods, processes, and equipment required in the manufacturing and assembly of metal fabricated components

Develop work instructions, drawings, tests, modification, assembly process, fixtures and processes for niche manufacturing.

Prepare and maintain manufacturing Routings and BOMs in SAP for production.

Handle the Material Replenishment Process (MRP) for all manufacturing items to help ensure that items are being produced in a timely manner that serves customer needs.

Material planning for custom manufacturing projects. BOM determination and calculation of material & labor manhour quantities.

Find opportunities and assist projects to improve efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality and achieve on time delivery to meet production needs.

Developing, analyzing and documenting cost information for new product development, customized part solutions, design and cost improvement, maintenance, make vs. buy, and managing product cost to target

To ensure that all safety rules and programs are followed and maintained within the assigned area of responsibility

Carry out CAD related activities per design / project requirements.

YOU HAVE:

Academic background in Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is a must

Previous experience in or with 1+ years of meaningful experience in a manufacturing environment. Recent college grad considered.

SAP Production and Scheduling is a plus

CNC programming of parts on CNC benders, press brakes, laser cutters is a plus

Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands:

Warehouse/production environment as required

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.