R&D Mechanical Engineer

• Serve as the technical leader for assigned CADDY 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.

• Lead development and execution of product line extensions.
• Understand installation practices and application requirements within electrical, mechanical, datacom, and construction environments.
• Manage product line extension 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.

• 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.

• 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 building codes, agency certifications, and industry standards such as UL, FM, and CSA.
• Participate in codes and standards committees and advocate on behalf of the company.

• 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.
• Observe product installation in the field and translate contractor feedback into a holistic understanding of customer needs.

• 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 manufacturing processes and design practices for progressive die stamping, wire forming, spring steel components, cold forming, welding, and assembly automation.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ASTM, material codes, and UL or FM.
• Able to manage multiple projects in fast-paced, self-directed environments, and communicate effectively—both in-person and virtually.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for customer support and off-site testing, as needed.

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…