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nVent

Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Anoka, MN · On-site

This role develops engineering leaders, guides manufacturing strategy, and ensures the organization is positioned to support continued growth and operational excellence. Working closely with ...

nVent

Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Anoka, MN · On-site

$123K - $229K/yr

This role develops engineering leaders, guides manufacturing strategy, and ensures the organization is positioned to support continued growth and operational excellence. Working closely with ...

Pohlad Companies

Controls Engineering Manager

Shoreview, MN · On-site

$84K - $109K/yr

Great engineering leaders can move parts and people. PAR Systems, a world leader in engineering intelligent solutions is growing its PAR Automation business. Our focus on accuracy, quality, and ...

nVent

Sr Manager, Industrial Engineering

Anoka, MN · On-site

We are seeking a strategic engineering leader to lead our Industrial Engineering function at our Anoka, MN manufacturing campus. In this role, you will shape the direction of facility-wide industrial ...

nVent

Sr Manager, Industrial Engineering

Anoka, MN · On-site

We are seeking a strategic engineering leader to lead our Industrial Engineering function at our Anoka, MN manufacturing campus. In this role, you will shape the direction of facility-wide industrial ...

Konik

R&D Engineering Manager

Saint Paul, MN

This is a highly visible leadership role overseeing multi-disciplinary engineering teams focused on mechanical, electrical, electronic, and systems engineering development efforts. The ideal ...

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How much do engineering leadership jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineering leadership in Minnesota is $143,844.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,100.00 and $169,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the common challenges faced in engineering leadership roles and how can they be addressed?

Engineering Leadership roles often involve balancing technical priorities, managing diverse teams, and aligning project goals with business objectives. Leaders may face challenges such as resolving resource constraints, integrating new technologies, and navigating stakeholder expectations. Success in this role requires proactive communication, continuous team development, and flexibility in problem-solving. By building strong relationships across departments and fostering a culture of innovation, engineering leaders can effectively guide their teams through complex projects and drive impactful results.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in engineering leadership?

To thrive in Engineering Leadership, you need a robust background in engineering principles, project management, and team oversight, typically backed by an engineering degree and experience in technical roles. Familiarity with project management tools like Jira, agile methodologies, and certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma are valued. Strong communication, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking distinguish top performers in this position. These skills ensure effective guidance of engineering teams, successful project delivery, and alignment with organizational goals.

What is engineering leadership?

An Engineering Leadership job involves guiding and managing engineering teams to deliver technical projects effectively. Leaders in this role balance technical expertise with team management, ensuring productivity, innovation, and alignment with business goals. Responsibilities often include hiring, mentoring engineers, setting technical direction, and collaborating with other departments. Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are essential.

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Infographic showing various Engineering Leadership job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,844 per year, or $69.2 per hour.

Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

nVent

Anoka, MN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

nVent rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 75 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

320th of 537 rated manufacturers

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.
nVent's Data Center Solutions category is helping shape the future of AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. We are seeking a Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead a multi-layer engineering organization supporting our growing liquid cooling portfolio, including coolant distribution units (CDUs) and manifolds.
This role develops engineering leaders, guides manufacturing strategy, and ensures the organization is positioned to support continued growth and operational excellence. Working closely with Operations, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, and NPI teams, you will help shape how manufacturing engineering supports nVent's next phase of growth.
** You will work onsite, 5 days/week, in Anoka, MN. Relocation assistance may be available. **
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineering Managers, strengthening leadership capability and engineering effectiveness across multiple product areas.
  • Establish priorities and deploy engineering resources to support business needs, production demands, and growth initiatives.
  • Define and advance manufacturing operations strategy, aligning engineering efforts with operational objectives, capital investments, and long-term business priorities.
  • Partner with New Product Introduction (NPI), Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and smooth transitions into production.
  • Drive improvements in safety, quality, first-pass yield, productivity, and equipment performance through engineering-led initiatives, standardization, and process enhancements.
  • Partner with operations leaders to strengthen manufacturing capability through automation, equipment investments, and process improvements.
  • Establish engineering standards and operating processes that improve consistency, accountability, and project execution across teams.
  • Evaluate organizational structure and resource needs to ensure the manufacturing engineering organization remains aligned with business demands.

YOU HAVE:
  • Bachelor's (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
  • Ideally 10+ years of manufacturing, industrial, operations, or related engineering experience, including 5+ years of engineering leadership experience.
  • Ability to lead multi-level organizations, including managers and other people leaders, and achieve business objectives through empowered teams.
  • Experience leading engineering teams within a complex manufacturing environment supporting growth, product launches, automation initiatives, capital projects, or operational expansion.
  • Experience working across multiple functional areas to improve manufacturing performance, production readiness, and operational scalability.
  • Ability to balance short-term operational needs with long-term organizational and manufacturing strategy.
  • Experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, heavy manufacturing, capital equipment, automotive, or similarly dynamic manufacturing environments is preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

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

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:
$123,500.00 - $229,500.00
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 eligible 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 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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