We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success
- 01and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
As a Supplier Development Engineer, you'll be embedded with our supply base — coaching, improving, and transforming supplier operations to meet nVent's growing demands for delivery, cost, quality, and innovation. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives on driving measurable improvement at supplier sites.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION
- 02Evaluate and improve supplier readiness to support new nVent products and programs.
- 03Analyze and expand supplier capacity to meet demand for new nVent products and programs.
- 04Lead supplier capability development initiatives — assess current state, build improvement roadmaps, and drive execution of lean manufacturing, process optimization, and operational excellence programs at supplier sites.
- 05Deploy continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) within the supply base to reduce cost, improve quality, shorten lead times, and increase capacity.
- 06Partner with sourcing category leaders on strategic supplier assessments, transitions, and new supplier qualifications to support global sourcing initiatives.
- 07Monitor and improve supplier performance through data-driven analysis, scorecards, and business reviews — identifying high-impact opportunities across the supply base.
- 08Conduct risk assessments and develop recovery and resilience plans with critical suppliers to ensure supply chain continuity.
- 09Coach and mentor supplier teams to build sustainable, long-term manufacturing and quality capabilities.
- 10Support supply management processes, including alignment with nVent's ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System where applicable.
YOU HAVE
- 11Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field required.
- 12Ideally 3+ years of experience in supplier development, manufacturing engineering, continuous improvement, or a related supply chain role.
- 13Demonstrated experience deploying Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies in a manufacturing or supplier environment.
- 14Strong understanding of manufacturing processes. Experience with metal fabrication suppliers is a plus.
- 15Proven ability to influence and drive change across organizational boundaries — particularly with external suppliers.
- 16Willingness to travel approximately 30-40%.
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.
WE HAVE
- 17A 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
- 18nVent 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.
- 19Our 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 nvent.com nvent.com.
- 20Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
- 21We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
- 22Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
- 23Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our
employees and our customers. We’re known for being
- 24Innovative & adaptable
- 25Dedicated to absolute integrity
- 26Focused on the customer first
- 27Respectful and team oriented
- 28Optimistic and energizing
- 29Accountable for performance
- 30Benefits to support the lives of our employees
Benefit Overview
At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees
that includes
- 31Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
- 32A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
- 33Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or 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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