nVent · 6 hours ago
Senior Product Development Engineer, Mechanical
Solon, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expnVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer, Mechanical to lead complex product development initiatives. The role involves driving innovation and collaboration to enhance NPI success and expand nVent’s leadership in electrical connections.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead end to end execution of mechanical system development, including feasibility evaluations, prototype builds, customer informed iterations, validation testing, agency certification, and commercialization
Develop complete and accurate material, component, and product specifications, ensuring alignment with quality standards and supporting the creation of robust quality assurance procedures
Plan, execute, and refine engineering tasks by translating product requirements into structured workstreams, defining clear milestones, and maintaining a well prioritized engineering backlog that supports NPI timelines
Validate mechanical designs through rigorous testing, iterative prototyping, and coordination of third party compliance, certification activities, and performance conformance evaluations
Support launch readiness by partnering with commercial teams and leading NPI specific training across internal and customer facing groups
Maintain full accountability for engineering deliverables within the gated NPI process, ensuring readiness for each phase and driving on time progression through the development cycle
Provide technical leadership in design reviews, FMEAs, and structured risk mitigation efforts, ensuring robust engineering decisions and early identification of technical risk
Act as a technical voice in the field—engaging directly with end‑users to understand installation, performance, and usability issues, and returning well‑defined, feasibility‑grounded project ideas that strengthen the NPI funnel and guide future product direction
Lead advance research initiatives that uncover and de risk emerging materials, processes, and technologies—removing technical barriers and unlocking foundational capabilities that enable one or multiple future NPI projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Ideally 5+ Years of related experience
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; exceptional attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication; highly collaborative with the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and drive cross‑functional alignment
Proficient in SolidWorks assemblies, modeling, drawings, and PDM/PLM systems; experienced in digital prototyping and rapid design iteration
Strong understanding of metals, polymers, and composite materials, with hands‑on experience in forging, stamping, machining, molding, overmolding, and additive manufacturing
Experienced with thermal and mechanical simulation tools such as SolidWorks Simulation and ANSYS
Knowledgeable in UL, IEEE, and IEC compliance requirements; effective in coordinating with global manufacturing, sourcing teams, and test laboratories
Benefits
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.
Company
nVent
nVent is an electronics manufacturing firm that specializes in providing electrical connection and protection solutions to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2018-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Beth Wozniak
Chief Executive Officer
Martha Claire Bennett
Chief Marketing Officer & EVP
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