Industrial Engineer

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent in Minnesota is seeking Industrial Engineers to support our growing manufacturing operations in Blaine, Anoka, and Lexington. You will design and optimize layouts, workflows, and material flow to boost throughput and efficiency while applying Lean methods and data-driven improvements.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, conduct time studies and simulations, and help ensure manufacturability for new products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years leading complex manufacturing, material flow, or facility optimization initiatives.
• Lean manufacturing, process improvement, and systems optimization experience.
• CAD tools for facility layouts; production simulation software preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred; PMP certification a plus.
• Advanced Excel; SQL and data visualization experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of manufacturing systems (layouts, workflows, material flow) to improve throughput, capacity utilization, lead time, and operational efficiency.
• Drive safety, productivity, and flow efficiency through data-driven analysis, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve material flow, cycle time, and WIP reduction.
• 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 KPI impact across safety, quality, cost, productivity, and cycle time.
• Develop capacity models and resource plans to align demand, production capability, and utilization.
• Support the launch of new products by ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and alignment with engineering guidelines.
• Leverage 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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Advanced Excel

SQL experience

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

PMP certification (plus)

Tools

CAD tools

Production simulation software

Power BI

Tableau

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.

nVent is growing, and we want you to be a part of it! We are looking for talented Industrial Engineers to support our growing manufacturing operations across Blaine, Anoka, and Lexington, MN. These roles will focus on improving manufacturing processes, increasing efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement across our operations. Opportunities are available at our existing Blaine and Anoka facilities, as well as our new Lexington manufacturing facility opening in 2027. Join our team and help shape the future of our growing Data Solutions business!

What You Will Experience In This Position

• Lead the design and optimization of manufacturing systems (layouts, workflows, material flow) to improve throughput, capacity utilization, lead time, and operational efficiency.
• Drive improvements in safety, productivity, and flow efficiency through data-driven analysis, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve material flow, cycle time, and WIP reduction.
• Lead initiatives to reduce operational costs, improve resource utilization, and deliver measurable productivity improvements.
• Conduct advanced analysis including 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 KPI impact across safety, quality, cost, productivity, and cycle time.
• Develop capacity models and resource plans to align demand, production capability, and utilization.
• Support the launch of new products by ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and alignment with engineering guidelines.
• Leverage 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.

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 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.
• Experience using production simulation software preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred; PMP certification is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills; SQL experience is a nice-to-have.
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau to support data-driven decision making.

Pay Transparency

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range

$89,300.00 - $165,800.00

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

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 day
• nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
• Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
• We 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

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• 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.
• Other supplemental benefits may include 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.

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.