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.

You will drive New Product Introduction (NPI) from start of a new program through successful Purchased Part Acceptance Process (PPAP), Safe Launch Containment and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).

You will utilize NPI methodologies to capture past failure modes from lessons learned and new modes related to innovations in design and processing.

You will collaborate with key customers, New Product Development, Operations, Program Managers, Product Managers, Supply Chain and other internal/external staff to ensure regular gate reviews are conducted and documented to drive launch excellence and customer satisfaction.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the project Kick-off Meetings, support project team development for internal requirements, verify layout data, customer specific requirements, Risk Priority Number (RPN) reductions, analyze SPC data, etc.

• Support process/part development at vendors and at designated global manufacturing plants.

• Work closely with the plants to report the NPI status of new programs for all relevant customer portal and sites.

• Ensure variables and attribute gage studies are conducted on all programs.

• Lead various project meetings and NPI driven events with the customers and the Program Management Team.

• Document the results for specific program characteristics and ensure that internal and external requirements are met including deviations.

• Accountable for the preparation of on-time delivery of Control Plans, Capability Studies, Part layouts, Inspection Instructions, Gage design and R&R, FMEAs, etc.

• Accountable for driving closure on actions related to above

• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to develop fixtures, job aids, or new process controls prior to production launch

• Accountable to ensure manufacturing documentation for Production is prepared prior to first time builds.

• Create customer communication on product and process controls and timelines

• Ensure customer specific parts and requirements are reviewed and planned accordingly

• Team with Supply Quality Engineer in the completion of supplier PPAP. Develop quality metrics and requirements for suppliers

• Contribute on other NPI Engineering projects on an as needed basis

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree and ideally 3+ years as an APQP Engineer

• Or Bachelor's degree and ideally 5+ years as a Manufacturing Engineer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Experience MUST include developing Controls Plans, FMEAs, process capabilities, GD&T, engineering drawings, customer specifications, ECNs, and Quality sign-offs

• Hands-on experience with and/or PPAP submission for industry.

• Exhibit current knowledge of APQP Engineering for new launches and ECNs.

• Demonstrate understanding of APQP complexities while managing 1-3 OEMs.

• Trained in APQP, PPAP, MSA, FMEA, SPC

• Effective verbal/written skills with OEMs, suppliers and internal staff.

• Must have detail-oriented and exceptional organizational skills.

• Lean manufacturing

• Proficiency with Quality Management Systems

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
  • At nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We're a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.
  • We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

• 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 performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.