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.

We are seeking a high-impact Industrial Engineer to lead the optimization of our most critical manufacturing processes and strategic operational projects. As an Industrial Engineer, you will lead transformative projects that optimize material flow, enhance scalability, and support sustainable growth. This is your opportunity to make a measurable impact on efficiency, cost reduction, and throughput while collaborating across departments to design the next generation of our facilities and processes.

** This role will work onsite, 5 days/week, in Anoka, MN. **

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead end-to-end design and implementation of workflows, facility layouts, and equipment integration to improve material flow and operational efficiency.
• Conduct time and motion studies, takt time analysis, and production flow assessments to identify bottlenecks and implement Lean solutions.
• Serve as technical lead for high-impact initiatives, ensuring projects meet key performance metrics, timelines, and budget targets.
• Use data-driven tools and simulation software to validate proposed changes and predict outcomes before implementation.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering teams to optimize new product introductions (NPI) for manufacturability and compliance with industry standards.
• Integrate process improvements with digital systems by using ERP platforms and data visualization tools to turn operational data into actionable insights.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in dynamic manufacturing or complex material flow environments; automotive or fast-paced production experience is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred; PMP is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills. SQL is a nice-to-have.
• Experience using data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Proficient in CAD tools to design layouts.

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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.