Manufacturing Engineering Tech - Drafter

About the role

As a Designer on the NPI team at nVent, you will play a key role working with cross-functional teams to support product development, manufacturing, and customer solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive manufacturability, quality, and scale, while helping ensure designs meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings for components, assemblies, and systems using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and product management teams to ensure design intent and manufacturability.
• Maintain drawing standards and documentation in accordance with company and industry guidelines.
• Support prototype development and testing by providing accurate design data and documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and organize CAD files and design documentation within PLM systems.
• Design, build, and help qualify fixtures, custom tools, and inspection tools.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in CAD, mechanical design, or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ideally 5+ years of experience in CAD design, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proficient in SolidWorks software.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

About nVent

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. 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. 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 includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE.

Core Values

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 performance

Pay

Compensation Range: $20.40 - $37.80 Per Hour. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.