What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Savings/VAVE Engineer position at nVent?
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.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION :
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
YOU HAVE :
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
Pay Transparency
nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.
Compensation Range :
76,000.00 - $141,100.00
Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.
Benefit Overview
At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes :
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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.
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.
Salary : $76,000 - $141,100
