nVent

Quality Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in quality or engineering or equivalent experience required.
  • 3+ years in quality or engineering in manufacturing, managing a site QMS.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, intermediate ERP/MRP skills, and data mining/statistical analysis.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to build effective relationships across functional areas in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and enhance site quality systems according to nVent's QMS and ISO standards.
  • Lead daily Gemba walks and operational reviews for quality performance.
  • Manage customer interactions for satisfaction and resolve complaints.
  • Implement advanced quality methods like 8D RCCM and 5 whys for CAPA analysis.
  • Supervise internal processes to prevent defects and find improvement opportunities.
  • Oversee supplier approval processes and ensure compliance with nVent standards.
  • Drive initiatives for continuous improvement to meet strategic objectives.
  • Conduct quality control tests and inspections as necessary.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans with flexible spending accounts and disability benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement and caregiver, personal, and parental leave options.
  • Paid time off including volunteer hours.
  • Well-being program and legal & identity theft protection.
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving the plant's quality systems, driving root-cause analysis, leading corrective actions, and partnering with operations to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for quality issues, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will:
  • Coordinate and improve the site's quality systems in alignment with nVent's QMS and ISO certifications.
  • Lead daily Gemba walks and operational reviews to maintain world-class quality performance.
  • Manage customer interfaces to ensure outstanding happiness and resolve complaints swiftly.
  • Implement advanced methods like 8D RCCM and 5 why analyses to maintain and analyze CAPA logs.
  • Supervise internal quality processes to prevent defects and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Coordinate supplier approval processes and interact with key suppliers to ensure compliance with nVent standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet strategic goals.
  • Perform quality control tests or inspections as required.


YOU HAVE:

  • Bachelor's degree in quality or engineering field or equivalent experience required.
  • 3+ years of experience in quality or engineering within a manufacturing setting, including managing a site QMS.
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools, intermediate ERP/MRP skills, and experience with data mining and statistical analysis.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with a keen attention to detail and a thoughtful approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Ability to build effective work relationships across functional areas and thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.
  • Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands:
    • Work in an office and production environment
    • Bend, squat down, and reach above your head
    • Climb stairs and ladders
    • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds


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.


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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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