Industrial Engineer

nVent • Blaine, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer leads the development and improvement of manufacturing systems to improve safety, productivity, cost, throughput, quality, and flow efficiency. The role drives operational excellence through data-driven analysis, Lean methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and long-term manufacturing growth. The positions support manufacturing operations at nVent facilities in Blaine, Anoka, and Lexington, Minnesota, including a new Lexington facility opening in 2027.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience leading complex manufacturing, material flow, or facility optimization initiatives in dynamic or high-volume production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive measurable operational improvements through Lean manufacturing, process improvement, and systems optimization.
• Experience using CAD tools to develop and evaluate facility layouts and material flow concepts.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau to support data-driven decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using production simulation software.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification; strongly preferred.
• PMP certification; a plus.
• SQL experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing systems, including layouts, workflows, and material flow, to improve throughput, capacity utilization, lead time, and operational efficiency.
• Use data-driven analysis, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement practices to improve safety, productivity, and flow efficiency.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve material flow and cycle time and reduce work in process (WIP).
• Lead initiatives to reduce operational costs, improve resource utilization, and deliver measurable productivity improvements.
• Conduct time studies, capacity modeling, and simulation to optimize system performance and scalability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing performance, quality outcomes, and process capability through process optimization.
• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives, tracking key performance indicator (KPI) impact across safety, quality, cost, productivity, and cycle time.
• Develop capacity models and resource plans to align demand, production capability, and utilization.
• Support new product launches by ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and alignment with engineering guidelines.
• Use ERP systems, operational analytics, and data visualization tools to support data-driven decision-making and sustained performance improvement.
• Establish and standardize engineering best practices, design guidelines, and continuous improvement frameworks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
• Back-up care services may be available.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
• Well-being program may be available.
• Legal and identity theft protection may be available.

What This Job Offers

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