Progressive Die Designer/Drafter

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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

nVent is a $3 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of over 9,000 people and trusted brands such as CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER. Known for innovation, quality and reliability, our products connect and protect, consistently delivering value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers.

While our name may be new, our products have set the standards for quality for more than a century. Today as nVent, we are focused and forward-looking, ready to build upon our legacy. The future is now.

BUSINESS SEGMENT OVERVIEW

Designers and installers of electrical systems rely on nVent for industry-proven, globally compliant fastening and facility electrical protection systems. nVent's electrical and fastening solutions are comprised of superior engineered products for niche electrical, mechanical and concrete applications.

nVent ERICO offers components for electrical protection, rail and transit connectivity, telecom installation, and utility and industrial facility electrical installation systems. The nVent CADDY brand includes fixing, fastening and support products for electrical installation, seismic and fire protection, data communications and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. We also offer nVent ERIFLEX low-voltage, space-saving power and grounding connections for electrical panels and nVent LENTON engineered products for concrete reinforcing steel connections.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to Tool Room Manager, this position will develop die layouts, flat blanks, strip layouts and any other information necessary to support CADDY New Product Development (NPD), Application Engineering (AE), and existing manufacturing in the nVent CADDY ECN Press Room. This will be in support of new tooling builds, andbuilds and will also include working with Tool Room personnel to help maintain and improve our fleet of over 500 existing progressive dies for the CADDY brand of fasteners, and work effectively with outside tooling suppliers.

KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Use Solidworks 3D and AutoCAD 2D to develop die layouts, flat blanks, strip layouts for the ECN Press Room.
Work with Tool Room personnel to help maintain and improve existing progressive dies.
Work with outside tooling suppliers to ensure compliance with CADDY Die Specifications.
Reverse engineer and create drawings for existing tooling.
Working with NPD and AE personnel, dDesign, develop, and manufacture new tooling and fixtures needed for prototypes and new part fabrication.
Work with NPDProduct Development, AEpplications Engineering, and Tool Room personnel to provide feedback on manufacturability of concepts and lead time estimates.
Order raw materials and consumables for tooling and fixtures.
Understand and effectively appliesapply standard drafting practices.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Proven experience and knowledge in progressive die mechanical/ industrial design and strip layout(?).
Extensive kKnowledge of drafting standards and metal stamping processes
Demonstrated proficiency with Solidworks 3D modeling software and AutoCAD 2D
Familiarity with MS Office suite (Excel, Word), general computer proficiency.
Ability to read/interpret drawings
Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships across functional areas
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances/priorities
Ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment
Good communication skills



nVent EEFS Employee Core Values: All employees must adhere to the following core values: customer first, accountability for performance, innovation and adaptability, positive energy, respect and teamwork, absolute integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or G.E.D required
Journeyman Tool & Die with progressive stamping die experience, knowledge repairing, trouble- shooting existing dies, and new die builds for spring steel, pre galvanized, stainless and plain mild steel materials ranging from 0.025" - 0.375" thick
Strong mechanical aptitude with good problem- solving skills
Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication - progressive die tooling experience 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 dayAt nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We're a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.
We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.





Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and workWe 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.

Progressive Die Designer/Drafter