New Product Introduction Manufacturing 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.

Primary Objective Of Position

This role drives 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. Work jointly 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.

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 aboveWork closely with Manufacturing Engineering to develop fixtures, job aids, or new process controls prior to production launchAccountable to ensure manufacturing documentation for Production is prepared prior to first time builds.Create customer communication on product and process controls and timelinesEnsure customer specific parts and requirements are reviewed and planned accordinglyTeam with Supply Quality Engineer in the completion of supplier PPAP. Develop quality metrics and requirements for suppliersContribute on other NPI Engineering projects on an as needed basis

You Have

Bachelor’s degree and 3+yrs as APQP EngineerOr Bachelor’s degree and 5+yrs as Manufacturing Engineer

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Experience MUST include developing Controls Plans, FMEAs, process capabilities, GD&T, engineering drawings, customer specifications, ECNs, and Quality sign-offsHands-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, SPCEffective verbal/written skills with OEMs, suppliers and internal staff.Must have detail-oriented and exceptional organizational skills.Lean manufacturingProficiency with Quality Management Systems

nVent Equipment Protection Employee Core Values: All employees must adhere to the following core values: customer first, accountability for performance, innovation and adaptability, positive energy, respect and teamwork, absolute integrity.

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 dayAt 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 workWe encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwideThrough 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 & adaptableDedicated to absolute integrityFocused on the customer firstRespectful and team orientedOptimistic and energizingAccountable for performanceBenefits 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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