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Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.\nnVent 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!\nThe 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.\nWHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:\nLead the design and optimization of manufacturing systems (layouts, workflows, material flow) to improve throughput, capacity utilization, lead time, and operational efficiency.\nDrive improvements in safety, productivity, and flow efficiency through data-driven analysis, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.\nIdentify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve material flow, cycle time, and WIP reduction.\nLead initiatives to reduce operational costs, improve resource utilization, and deliver measurable productivity improvements.\nConduct advanced analysis including time studies, capacity modeling, and simulation to optimize system performance and scalability.\nPartner with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing performance, quality outcomes, and process capability through process optimization.\nLead and execute continuous improvement initiatives, tracking KPI impact across safety, quality, cost, productivity, and cycle time.\nDevelop capacity models and resource plans to align demand, production capability, and utilization.\nSupport the launch of new products by ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and alignment with engineering guidelines.\nLeverage ERP systems, operational analytics, and data visualization tools to support data-driven decision making and sustained performance improvement.\nEstablish and standardize engineering best practices, design guidelines, and continuous improvement frameworks.\nYOU HAVE:\nBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.\n7+ years of progressive experience leading complex manufacturing, material flow, or facility optimization initiatives in dynamic or high-volume production environments.\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive measurable operational improvements through Lean manufacturing, process improvement, and systems optimization.\nExperience using CAD tools to develop and evaluate facility layouts and material flow concepts.\nExperience using production simulation software preferred.\nLean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred; PMP certification is a plus.\nAdvanced Excel skills; SQL experience is a nice-to-have.\nExperience using data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau to support data-driven decision making.\nPay Transparency\nnVent’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.\nCompensation Range:\n$89,300.00 - $165,800.00\nDepending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.\nWE HAVE:\nA 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\nnVent 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.\n\nOur 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.\n\nCommitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work\nWe encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide\n\nThrough our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money\n\nCore values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:\nInnovative & adaptable\n\nDedicated to absolute integrity\n\nFocused on the customer first\n\nRespectful and team oriented\n\nOptimistic and energizing\n\nAccountable for performance\n\nBenefits to support the lives of our employees\n\nBenefit Overview\nAt 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:\nMedical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.\n\nA 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.\n\nOther 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.\n\nAt nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. 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