Nvent
IndustrialEngineer
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“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.
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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