Process Engineer Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

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.

As an Engineering Process Specialist, you will help shape how engineering and production teams work across nVent's Switchgear manufacturing facilities. In this newly created role, you will partner with engineering, production, and quality teams to develop consistent standards, documentation, and work practices that improve efficiency, quality, and collaboration across sites. You'll play a key role in capturing technical knowledge, enhancing design and manufacturing processes, and helping establish scalable systems that support future growth.

** You will work on-site M-F in Oshkosh, WI. Up to 15% travel may be required to Fulton, MO or other nVent Switchgear manufacturing sites. **

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Work across multiple Switchgear production facilities to support consistent manufacturing and design practices through process, documentation, and standards improvements.
• Create and update engineering design manuals, work instructions, process guides, drawings, engineering change documentation, and related materials.
• Bring together engineering and manufacturing knowledge and translate it into clear, repeatable processes, standards, and documentation that can be used across facilities.
• Support the development and implementation of design standards, standard assemblies, and guidelines that improve consistency across sites.
• Support efforts to improve engineering efficiency, documentation quality, and process consistency through structured problem-solving and standardization initiatives.
• Facilitate reviews, workshops, and collaborative discussions to gather feedback and align teams on process improvements.
• Assist with implementation of new standards and procedures, including training, communication, and adoption activities.
• Monitor process effectiveness and recommend improvements that enhance quality, consistency, and operational performance.

YOU HAVE:

• Associate's (A.S.) degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design Technology, Drafting and Design, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technician studies, or a related technical field; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ideally 2+ years of related design or engineering experience, including creating work instructions, procedures, engineering drawings, design standards, manufacturing standards, and/or drawing revisions.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD software and an ability to interpret technical drawings and assemblies. Experience creating or modifying 3D models and drawings is preferred.
• Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, production, product development, or continuous improvement activities within an industrial environment.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to translate technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation.
• Ability to work independently, lead multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across functions and locations.
• Familiarity with fabrication, assembly, welding, wiring, or electromechanical manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting process improvement, standardization initiatives, Lean Manufacturing, or similar continuous improvement efforts preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

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

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.