VAVE 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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Identify cost opportunities for the product lineup through industrial simplification and value engineering.
• Lead comprehensive VAVE projects—including multi-site product line consolidations—developing test plans, overseeing testing, prioritizing, managing engineering document changes, and coordinating sample builds.
• Evaluate components, materials, and processes for value improvement and manufacturing optimization.
• Recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or processes.
• Participate in and lead idea workshops and brainstorm sessions with cross‑functional teams to generate cost reduction ideas.
• Hands‑on involvement in development engineering, concept and feasibility activities, prototyping, and testing.
• Collaborate with international and cross‑functional partners on high‑impact value improvement projects.
• Understand system‑level interactions and failure modes to ensure product reliability.
• Detailed design of components and sub‑assemblies, including material selection, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Communicate ideas using sketching, CAD layouts, 3D models, and working prototypes, utilizing 3D printing and digital fabrication techniques.
• Continually evaluate, promote, and improve designs for cost‑effectiveness, manufacturing improvements, increased quality, and value.
• Act as a Technical Lead, handling complex multi‑task daily activities autonomously while guiding cross‑functional operations.
• Coordinate with technical support personnel for rapid prototyping and testing.

YOU HAVE:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
• Requires at least 3 years of experience in VAVE engineering and industrial simplification.
• Requires at least 4 years of related experience in a manufacturing industry; preferably Sheetmetal design.
• Written and spoken English fluency is required.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science, technology, and value analysis tools and methods.
• Proficient in design tools including DFMEA, GD&T, and Tolerance Stack‑up.
• Experience with analytical and CAD software (SolidWorks).
• Proven project management experience, specifically in driving international manufacturing initiatives and product line transfers.
• Strong communication skills and excellent multi‑functional interaction across different facilities.
• Strong presentation and verbal communication skills.

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 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 includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at

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.

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At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) 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.