Cost Savings/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.

We are looking for a creative and problem-solving engineer to drive our VAVE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) multi-brand business initiatives. VAVE is a methodology that identifies areas of high costs and helps to eliminate them or add value through cost-effective solutions. Working as part of our Engineering team, you will bring technical substance and inspiration to our creative efforts and ensure that imaginative but value added solutions support our product growth.

• Identify cost opportunities for the product lineup

• Lead VAVE projects, including developing test plans, overseeing testing, prioritizing, engineering document changes, and coordinating sample builds

• Evaluate components, materials, and processes for value improvement opportunities

• 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

• Understand system-level interactions and failure modes

• Detailed design of components and subassemblies, including material selection, dimensions, and tolerances

• Communicate ideas using sketching, CAD layouts, 3D models, and working prototypes

• Continually evaluate, promote and improve designs for cost-effectiveness, manufacturing improvements, increased quality, and value

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field

• Ideally 3+ years related experience in a manufacturing industry; preferably Sheetmetal design

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology and value analysis tools and methods

• Proficient in design tools including DFMEA, GD&T, Tolerance Stack up

• Experience with analytical and CAD software; SolidWorks

• Project management experience is a plus

• Strong communication skills and excellent multi-functional interaction

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 believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• 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.