Mechanical Designer

What you will experience in this role

• Joining a high growth R&D Engineering team that is focused on growth and development within our extensive Data Solutions product line!
• Develop designs and documentation for new and existing products by creating 3D models, drawings, bill of materials (BOM), and other documentation to fully define product for manufacture and ensure specifications are met. Work will include projects with significant scope and/or complexity and minimal supervision from engineers and supervisors.
• Research specifications and identify purchased components for use in designs.
• Manage both small and larger scale projects independently.
• Direct and assist with the building of components and assemblies for prototypes and pilot builds.
• Assist in the development of engineering, drafting and release standards.
• Perform tolerance stack analysis of complex assemblies and drawings prior to release of documentation.
• Participate in the product development process, including design brainstorming and voice of customer activity.
• Initiate/prepare Engineering Change Order (ECO) documentation, including the development of BOMs.
• Perform required calculations to ensure all dimensions, tolerances and other specifications are accurate as represented.

• Two‑year technical degree in drafting or design preferred.
• 5+ years of mechanical experience in drafting/design preferred.
• Knowledge of sheet metal design required.
• Experience using Solid Works required.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical design drafting practices.
• Capable of performing basic design calculations (example: tolerance stacks, press fits, etc.).
• Strong knowledge in use and application of GD&T.
• Ability to independently generate complex designs and assemblies.
• Proficiency in mechanical, electrical or refrigeration for designing, assisting and directing the build of components and assemblies.
• Knowledge of relative manufacturing processes, including brazing/welding of copper, stainless steel highly preferred.
• Experience with ENOVIA PLM system and JD Edwards a plus.
• Knowledge of tubing, manifold designs for fluids, and plastic part design a plus.

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: $54,300.00 - $

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well‑being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible 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 may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back‑up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well‑being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.