Senior R&D Engineer

nVent Electric Inc.
  • San Diego, CA
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    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:

    • Lead end-to-end mechanical product development, including feasibility, prototyping, validation, certification and supplier coordination.
    • Drive design‑for‑manufacturability and pilot‑builds to deliver scalable, cost‑effective production‑ready mechanical designs.
    • Develop accurate material, component, and product specifications aligned with quality standards
    • Translate product goals into technical requirements , milestones and prioritized engineering plans.
    • Validate design through testing, prototyping, performance evaluations and third-party compliance.
    • Collaborate cross-functionally (operations, quality ,sourcing & product management) to ensure launch readiness.
    • Own engineering deliverables through the gated sustaining process, driving on-time phase progression.
    • Lead design reviews, FMEA's, and risk mitigation to ensure robust engineering outcomes
    • Engage with end users to identify needs and feed validated ideas into the NPI and sustaining pipeline

    YOU HAVE

    • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

    • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, supplier quality, and product engineering.

    • Strong understanding of manufacturing standards, mechanical assemblies, and engineering drawings.

    • Hands-on expertise in metals, polymers, and composites, including forming, machining, and injection molding.

    • Proven ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced, self-directed environments.

    • Proficient in SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor.

    • Experienced in 3D modeling, assemblies, technical drawings, and PDM/PLM systems.

    • Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.

    • Self-driven with the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.

    • Skilled in supplier coordination and engineering collaboration.

    • Excellent communication skills.

    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

    • nVent 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.

    • Our 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 www.nvent.com.

    • 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Diego, CA

    Skills

    • 3D Modelingunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Securityunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)unmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
    • Mechanical Designunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Non-Profit Fundingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Reviewsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Data Management (PDM)unmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Product Engineeringunmatched
    • Product Lifecycle Managementunmatched
    • Product Managementunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Production Costingunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Prototypingunmatched
    • Quality Engineeringunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Test Designunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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