Mechanical Design Supervisor

Overview

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.

As a Mechanical Design Supervisor at nVent Management Company, you will guide a group of Mechanical Designers in developing outstanding mechanical builds that satisfy customer requirements and production timelines.

• Manage a team of 8-10 designers who use 3D Autodesk Inventor and 2D AutoCAD.
• Enforce mechanical build standards and guidelines.
• Manage and prioritize build schedules to align with production needs.
• Assign and coordinate design tasks to ensure quality and focus.
• Maintain active involvement in building work and support the production floor.
• Coordinate layouts and builds to meet company standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal collaborators to deliver flawless build solutions.
• Provide technical support through documentation and vendor drawing reviews.
• Mentor and develop a growing team, encouraging continuous improvement.
• Travel up to 10% to support site measurements and coordination with other switch gear facilities.

• Demonstrated mechanical design experience combined with supervisory or team leadership experience.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, mechanical build, or engineering within a manufacturing or production‑driven environment, preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory, lead, or team leadership role, such as Mechanical Design Supervisor, Lead Designer, Engineering Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering Lead, or similar roles with direct oversight of technical staff, preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor and design for manufacturability, experience with AutoCAD and/or Solid Works, preferred.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize design workloads and schedules in a fast‑paced, production‑focused environment.
• Solid analytical, problem‑solving, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally.
• Leadership capability to coach, mentor, and develop a growing design team.
• Willingness and ability to be hands‑on, including assisting the production floor and supporting design execution as business needs require.

At nVent, we provide a broad benefits package for eligible full‑time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, caregiver support, personal and parental leave, backup care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well‑being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

nVent is committed to equal employment opportunity 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.