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Lean Engineer

nVent
nVent Salary
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

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 :

  • Facilitate, train and lead knowledge transfer and Lean Assessment process across the site.
  • Lead multiple cross-functional Kaizen events each year in various departments.
  • Lead and manage site 5S program.
  • Lead RCCM's based on identified issues from observations, Kaizen events, and performance indicators to improve efficiency, safety, and quality.
  • Improve and maintain process for Gemba towers and MDI to collect relevant information and communicate up to management.
  • Lead projects for long term site process improvements and waste reduction including but not limited to : Standard Work and Work Instruction streamline, Process Documentation and Kanban Implementation.
  • Actively participate in the facility's daily Gemba process to assure alignment of operational priorities with lean activities.
  • Use your technical skills and product knowledge to support Application Engineering team members as well as Product Management, Product Development, Supply, Quality and Sales.
  • Keep up to date with the latest technologies and Lean concepts through continuing education and benchmarking.

YOU HAVE :

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering is required.
  • Minimum 2 years of shown experience in a manufacturing environment with emphasis on Lean Engineering or Process Improvement.
  • Experience in introducing lean principles and leading Lean Events - 5S, Kaizen (CCF, MMIF, SMED), Value Steam Mapping, TPM, RCCM, Pareto and Transformation Planning.
  • Ability to work with cross functional teams to deploy and maintain process improvements across the shop floor.
  • Proven ability to overcome resistance to change.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Persistence and determination to lead continuous improvement efforts.
  • Proven track record of leadership and ability to influence all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent problem solving skills and teamwork.
  • 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

    Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button.

    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 :

    69,200.00 - $128,600.00

    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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    Salary : $69,200 - $128,600

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