R&D Mechanical 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. Our nVent ILSCO team in Blue Ash, Ohio is a center of engineering excellence seeking a senior mechanical engineer who will lead engineering projects across the ILSCO and UTILCO portfolio of power connection solutions.

This role will be a technical leader within the new team, driving innovation, mechanical design decisions, and cross‑functional teamwork to deliver for the ILSCO business. The position has a direct impact on portfolio vitality, product roadmap acceleration, revenue growth, and strengthening nVent’s global competitiveness in mechanical and compression power‑connection technologies.

• Portfolio Ownership & Sustaining Engineering Serve as the technical leader for assigned ILSCO and UTILCO products. Drive engineering excellence through design standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead cost-reduction, value-engineering, supplier transition, and risk-mitigation projects. Resolve technical issues related to manufacturing, quality, compliance, and field performance.

• Product Line Expansion & NPI Lead development and execution of product line extensions. Translate customer and market requirements into product requirements. Manage product development activities from concept through commercialization. Coordinate prototype development, testing, design validation, and certification activities. Partner with Product Management to accelerate portfolio growth and roadmap execution.

• Cross-Functional Leadership Lead global, cross-functional project teams to achieve business objectives. Facilitate design reviews, FMEAs, risk assessments, and engineering decision making. Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, Lab Team, Approvals team, Product Management, and Sales teams. Support successful product launches, production transfers, and supplier qualifications.

• Technical Expertise Mentor engineers and cross-functional team members through technical coaching, design reviews, and knowledge sharing. Develop robust product specifications, test methods, and validation plans. Validate design changes using analytical techniques, prototyping, and laboratory testing. Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and certification requirements.

• Customer & Business Engagement Act as a subject matter expert for customers, sales teams, and channel partners. Participate in customer visits and technical reviews to understand application challenges and identify growth opportunities. Support business case development and prioritization of engineering investments.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Ideally 7+ years of proven experience in a related engineering field.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Proficient in Solid Works assemblies, modeling, drawings, and PDM/PLM systems

• Strong understanding of metals, polymers, and composite materials, with hands‑on experience in metal forming, machining, and injection molding.

• Able to manage multiple projects in fast‑paced, self‑directed environments, and communicate effectively—both in-person and virtually.

• The ability to travel up to 20% for customer support and off‑site testing, as needed.

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…