Engineering Technician - Manufacturing Job Anoka area,Minnesota USA,Engineering

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.

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.

Job responsibilities:

Develop, create, and maintain routings for non-standard layouts and Engineering Work Orders (EWOs), using existing references and procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Collaborate with Manufacturing and Operations teams to resolve issues related to non-standard routings and ensure alignment with shop floor execution.
Review and update routings as needed to reflect changes in manufacturing processes, materials, or product configurations.
Evaluate routings to identify gaps, inefficiencies, or inaccuracies, ensuring processes remain relevant to current operational requirements.
Drive continuous improvement of routing creation processes, enhancing standardization, efficiency, and ease of use for non-standard products.
Identify improvements, corrections, and enhancements in standard product designs and documentation.
Support pre-production and quotation activities by assessing manufacturability and providing input on process feasibility, cost, and lead time considerations.
Establish and document standardized processes and procedures for non-standard routing creation and overall process flow.
Participate in layout and process improvement initiatives to optimize production flow, reduce waste, and improve overall operational performance.
Support and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and ongoing efforts to improve processes.
Document the processes used in building products.
Recommend product improvement and maintain standard drawings/specs.
Support daily production through solving, testing, and validation of product.
Perform other related duties as needed.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

Proven ability to collaborate, and partner effectively with Design and Manufacturing teams to drive alignment and results.
Proactive, self-directed individual who takes initiative and works effectively with minimal supervision; highly organized with strong prioritization skills
Ability to use computer programs including MS Office, MRP (JD Edwards preferred), Enovia, Solid Works, etc.

- intermediate level
Ability to process engineering change orders (ECO's) as they relate to bills of material and product routings
Ability to document processes in work instructions format
Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) to provide recommendations for new and existing products
Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects
Knowledge of product costing labor and material

Education & experience:

High School or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training).
2-years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands:

Lift up to 50lbs.
Stand and walk frequently.
Operate hand tools.
Work primarily indoors where there is frequently noise of 85 dB and occasional exposure to chemical hazards (solvents).
Bending/Kneeling/Squatting frequently.
Primarily desk-based (approximately 80% of time).

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

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…