Industrial Engineer

nVent • Blaine, MN

28d • $89,300 - $165,800 • Onsite

About The Position

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 Industrial Engineer leads the design, optimization, and performance management of end-to-end manufacturing systems. This role is accountable for delivering measurable improvements in safety, productivity, cost, throughput, quality, and flow efficiency through advanced analytics, Lean methodologies, and cross-functional leadership. Acting as a technical authority, this position drives plant-wide strategies, supports New Product Introduction (NPI), and ensures sustainable operational excellence aligned with key business KPIs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or operations optimization
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in dynamic production environments
• Strong expertise in Lean manufacturing, process improvement, and systems optimization
• Strong expertise in the use of production simulation software

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Experience with 3P (Production Preparation Process)
• Advanced Excel skills; working knowledge of SQL
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Machine Metrics, Power BI or Tableau
• PMP or equivalent project management certification

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of manufacturing systems (layouts, workflows, material flow) to improve throughput, capacity utilization, and lead time
• Drive improvements in safety, OEE, labor productivity, and utilization through data-driven analysis and Lean methodologies
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve flow efficiency, cycle time, and WIP reduction
• Lead initiatives to improve safety, reduce cost per unit, conversion cost, and overall operational expenses, delivering measurable safety and cost savings
• Conduct advanced analysis (time studies, capacity modeling, simulations) to optimize system performance and scalability
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve quality metrics (FPY, defect rates, scrap reduction) through process optimization
• Lead and execute continuous improvement (Lean / Six Sigma) initiatives, tracking KPI impact including safety and ergonomics, cost, productivity, and cycle time
• Develop capacity models and staffing strategies to align demand, production capability, and resource utilization
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring safety and ergonomics, manufacturability, scalability, and KPI alignment, while driving standardization and best practices
• Establish and standardize engineering best practices, design guidelines, and continuous improvement frameworks

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior