nVent

Manufacturing Drafter

In short

This onsite Manufacturing Drafter role at nVent in Anoka, MN involves creating and revising 2D/3D CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams on design manufacturability, maintaining drawing standards, and designing fixtures and inspection tools. nVent is a global electrical connection and protection solutions company. The role requires an Associate degree or technical certification (Bachelor's preferred), ideally 5+ years of CAD design experience in manufacturing or engineering, and proficiency in SolidWorks. Pay ranges $23.90–$44.40 per hour.

What You Will Experience In This Position
As a Manufacturing Drafter at nVent, you will play a key role working with cross functional teams to support product development, manufacturing, and customer solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive manufacturability, quality, and scale, while helping ensure designs meet requirements.
In This Role You Will
•Create and revise detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings for components, assemblies, and systems using SolidWorks.
•Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and product management teams to ensure design intent and manufacturability.
•Maintain drawing standards and documentation in accordance with company and industry guidelines.
•Support prototype development and testing by providing accurate design data and documentation.
•Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
•Manage and organize CAD files and design documentation within PLM systems.
•Design, build, and help qualify fixtures, custom tools, and inspection tools.
You Have
•Associate degree or technical certification in CAD, mechanical design, or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
•Ideally 5+ years of experience in CAD design, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
•Proficient in SolidWorks software.
•Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
•Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
•Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
About nVent
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. 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 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.
Pay Transparency
Compensation Range: $23.90 - $44.40 Per Hour. 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. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.
Benefit Overview
For eligible full-time employees:
•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.

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