Nvent

IndustrialEngineer

$89–166k Blaine, Minnesota, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Industrial Engineer at Nvent. Skills: Manufacturing systems, Process optimization, Lean manufacturing, Data analysis. Lead design and optimization of manufacturing systems. Improve throughput, capacity utilization, and lead time”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve safety; Improve productivity; Improve cost; Improve throughput; Improve quality; Improve flow efficiency; Deliver measurable improvements; Achieve KPI alignment

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Systems thinking; Strategic problem-solving; Advanced analytical; Quantitative skills; Actionable insights

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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, Expertise in Lean manufacturing, process improvement, and systems optimization, Expertise in the use of production simulation software

Nice to Have

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, Experience with 3P (Production Preparation Process), Advanced Excel working knowledge of SQL, Experience with data visualization tools, PMP or equivalent project management certification

What You'll Do.

Lead design and optimization of manufacturing systems

Drive improvements in safety

Use data-driven analysis and Lean methodologies

Identify and eliminate bottlenecks

Improve flow efficiency

Lead initiatives to improve safety

Deliver measurable safety and cost savings

Conduct advanced analysis

Optimize system performance and scalability

Partner with cross-functional teams to improve quality metrics

Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives

Develop capacity models and staffing strategies

production capability

and resource utilization

Support New Product Introduction (NPI)

Ensure safety and ergonomics for NPI

Ensure manufacturability for NPI

Ensure scalability for NPI

Ensure KPI alignment for NPI

Drive standardization and best practices

Establish and standardize engineering best practices

Establish design guidelines

Establish continuous improvement frameworks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Cross-functional influence

Communication Scope

Cross-functional influence

Process & Methodology

PMP, Project management

Full Job Description

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. **WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:** * 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 driv

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