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.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!

The Industrial Engineer leads the development and improvement of manufacturing systems to improve safety, productivity, cost, throughput, quality, and flow efficiency. This 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.

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 Transparencyn Vent’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,…