Engineering Project Leader - Cost Savings/VAVE

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.

The Engineering Project Leader, Cost Savings/VAVE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) is in charge of reaching the financial goals set by the segment leadership team for product categories made for and by the nVent HOFFMAN segment. This position will lead the segment to identify and align with the business team to begin projects, manage project portfolios, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete projects and achieve VAVE targets.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Attain savings targets as determined by Hoffman leadership, and monitored in the Corporate Project and KPI Tracker

• Lead quarterly ideation sessions (internal and external) to maintain full funnel value as set by Hoffman Leadership

• Develop and submit new VAVE projects for review and approval through the 3D process/guidelines

• Lead Network Planning Sessions to collaboratively develop project timelines

• Develop requirements and project plans with data driven deliverables and hold team to meet these plans

• Review and provide feedback on engineering design with Engineers at suppliers or plants

• Lead cross-functional team at factories and segment offices to drive alignment and successful project outcome of all efficiency projects assigned

• Collaborate with distributed team members on development and execution of VAVE projects and ideas

• Manage project scope alignment, adherence, and changes to ensure successful project delivery

• Motivate and monitor project team members and contractors while influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering

• Ideally 10+ years of related experience of which 5+ years in a cost savings role; PMP Certification is preferred

• Previous experience in Sheet Metal manufacturing, plastics molding, metal forming, or product assembly is required

• Commercial and industrial products industry experience is preferred

• Experience leading complex projects and high levels of capital spend

• Ability to facilitate relations between business groups and technology departments and influence decisions

• Logical and creative problem-solving and analytical skills required

• Proficient in tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, Project Online and SharePoint

• Highly effective organization and planning skills required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills are required

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

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.