nVent · 6 days ago
Principal Industrial Engineer
Anoka, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $195K/yr
7+ years expnVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We are seeking a high-impact Principal Industrial Engineer to lead the optimization of our manufacturing processes and strategic operational projects, focusing on efficiency and cost reduction while collaborating across departments.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field
7+ years of experience in dynamic manufacturing or complex material flow environments
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred
Advanced Excel skills
Experience using data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau
Proficient in CAD tools to design layouts
Preferred
Master's degree
Automotive or fast-paced production experience
PMP is a plus
SQL is a nice-to-have
Benefits
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.
Company
nVent
nVent is an electronics manufacturing firm that specializes in providing electrical connection and protection solutions to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2018-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Beth Wozniak
Chief Executive Officer
Martha Claire Bennett
Chief Marketing Officer & EVP
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