nVent

Quality Engineer II

nVent$62K — $116K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing or Quality processes
  • Preferred quality certifications (CQE, CMQ, CQA, ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor)
  • Experience in process improvement, planning, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies
  • Familiarity with optical, multi-sensor, and scanning inspection equipment (preferred)
  • Experience supporting quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Represent the Quality function and liaise with customers
  • Facilitate customer engagement and align on quality expectations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold quality standards
  • Support production teams to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products
  • Lead Material Review Board activities for timely corrective actions
  • Manage internal non-conformance reports and resolve external quality issues
  • Evaluate suspect materials and implement corrective actions quickly
  • Lead quality problem-solving efforts using Six Sigma methodologies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement and caregiver leave
  • Paid time off including volunteer time
  • Well-being program and legal & identity theft protection
Full Job Description
**nVent is growing, and we want you to be a part of it! We are opening a new manufacturing facility in Lexington, MN, to support our expanding Data Solutions business. We are looking for hardworking individuals like you to join our dynamic team. Be part of our journey to shape the future and grow with us! This position is based in Lexington, MN, and our new facility will open in 2027.  Upon hire, onboarding and training will be held at our facilities in Blaine or Anoka, MN until the Lexington facility opens.**


What you will experience in this position:

  • Represent the Quality function and act as a primary liaison with customers, building strong relationships and confidence in our processes.
  • Facilitate customer engagement at multiple levels, partnering proactively to address concerns and align on quality expectations.
  • Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, operations, and suppliers — both inside and outside the organization.
  • Support production teams to ensure high‑quality, compliant products are delivered consistently and in accordance with established processes.
  • Lead and participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities, driving timely disposition and corrective actions
  • Manage internal non‑conformance reports (NCRs) and external quality issues, including customer complaints, from identification through resolution.
  • Evaluate suspect or nonconforming materials, working with diverse teams to quickly diagnose issues and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Lead quality problem‑solving efforts using Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodologies, including containment, root cause analysis, and sustainable corrective actions.
  • Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product launches, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, GR&R, Capability Studies, and First Article Inspections (FAI).


YOU HAVE:

  • At least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 2+ years of experience with Manufacturing or Quality processes.
  • Quality Certifications such as CQE, CMQ, CQA, and ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor training are strongly preferred.
  • Experience in process improvement, planning, Six Sigma, Lean training, and quality systems.
  • Experience with optical, multi‑sensor, and scanning inspection equipment (preferred)
  • Experience supporting quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites (preferred)



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

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:

$62,900.00 - $116,900.00

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.

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About nVent

nVent is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electrical enclosures, electric heat tracing solutions, and other electrical products. The company serves a wide range of industries, including energy, industrial, infrastructure, and commercial. nVent was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Pentair, and is headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and employs approximately 9,000 people.
Learn more about nVent
Size
9,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$47.2 million
5 Year Trend
+3.1%
Revenue
$1.9 billion

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