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.

This position will work 5 days/week onsite in Anoka, MN. You will lead a team supporting our Data Center Solutions product category, focused on liquid cooling distribution systems, and will be responsible 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.

• 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 (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.

• 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.

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well‑being. The benefits package 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.
• 401(k) retirement plan and 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.

$ – $, with potential for annual incentives and other forms of compensation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.