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nVent

Industrial Engineer

nVent

. Lead the design and optimization of manufacturing systems, including layouts, workflows, and material flow .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeBlaine • Minnesota • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $89,300 - $165,800 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading manufacturing system design and optimization, focusing on continuous improvement, Lean methodologies, and data-driven decision making. Proficient in capacity modeling, resource planning, and utilizing ERP systems to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Lean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementCapacity ModelingData Visualization ToolsLean Six Sigma Black Belt

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Hard Skills
Manufacturing System DesignProcess ImprovementMaterial Flow OptimizationTime StudiesProduction SimulationOperational AnalyticsKPI TrackingCycle Time ReductionResource UtilizationWorkflow Optimization
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional LeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsCAD ToolsPower BITableauAdvanced ExcelSQL
Certifications & Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma Black BeltPMP Certification
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing OptimizationHigh-Volume ProductionSafety ImprovementsQuality OutcomesScalability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERPPMPSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design and optimization of manufacturing systems, including layouts, workflows, and material flow
  • Drive improvements in safety, productivity, throughput, capacity utilization, lead time, and flow efficiency
  • Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve material flow, cycle time, and work-in-process reduction
  • Lead initiatives to reduce operational costs and improve resource utilization
  • 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
  • Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives and track KPI impact across safety, quality, cost, productivity, and cycle time
  • Develop capacity models and resource plans aligned with demand, production capability, and utilization
  • Support new product launches by ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and alignment with engineering guidelines
  • Leverage ERP systems, operational analytics, and data visualization tools for data-driven decision making
  • Establish and standardize engineering best practices, design guidelines, and continuous improvement frameworks

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • 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
  • Experience with Lean methodologies, continuous improvement, capacity modeling, time studies, and simulation
  • Experience with ERP systems and operational analytics

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Caregiver leave
  • Personal leave
  • Parental leave
  • Back-up care services
  • Paid time off, including volunteer time
  • Well-being program
  • Legal and identity theft protection
  • Philanthropic matching through the nVent in Action program
  • Career opportunities and professional growth