Industrial Engineer

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 frameworks

YOU 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 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 Tableau

• PMP 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 design

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

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:

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

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.