NPI 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 NPI Manufacturing Engineering ManagerII to lead a team supporting our Data Center Solutions product category, focused on liquid cooling distribution systems.

This role will work onsite, 5 days a week in Anoka, MN.

• Lead and develop a team of NPI Manufacturing Engineers supporting new product launches, setting priorities and ensuring alignment to program timelines, quality standards, and cost targets.
• Oversee a portfolio of concurrent NPI programs, balancing resources and driving progress to keep initiatives on schedule.
• Guide the team in applying core NPI and APQP processes, including FMEAs, Control Plans, Capability Studies, and PPAP submissions.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to align on priorities, resolve issues, and ensure manufacturability (DFM) and readiness for production.
• Identify risks early, raise concerns appropriately, and apply structured problem‑solving (e.g., root cause analysis) to help the team work through challenges to maintain forward momentum.
• Lead gate reviews and readiness activities across multiple functions to support successful product launches and production ramp‑up.
• Advance manufacturing capability through improvements in processes, tooling, and automation to support safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency, including driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support post‑launch activities including Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and containment actions to maintain product performance and stability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related technical degree.
• Ideally 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong working knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), GD&T, FMEAs, Control Plans, and SPC.
• Experience working within established quality systems and interpreting customer or industry requirements.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑functional teams and manage multiple priorities across concurrent programs.
• Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information and adjusting as priorities evolve.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Up to 10% travel as needed.

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

• 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 an employee stock purchase plan — both with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave.
• Backup care services.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time.
• Well‑being program.
• Legal and identity theft protection.

At nVent, 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.