Industrial Engineer

Location: Minneapolis

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 driving standardization and best practices

Establish and standardize engineering best practices, design guidelines, and continuous improvement frameworksYOU HAVE:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Systems Engineering, or related field7+ 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

Preferred Qualifications 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 TableauPMP or equivalent project management certification

Key Competencies Systems thinking and strategic problem-solving

Strong leadership and decision-making capability

Advanced analytical and quantitative skills

Effective communication and cross-functional influence

Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights

Proficiency with CAD tools for facility layout and process designWE 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 dayn

Vent 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…