nVent

Sr. Quality Engineer

nVent$85K — $110K *
Anoka, MN 55303In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field
  • ~6+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality environments
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and customer-related quality efforts
  • Previous experience leading or supervising others preferred
  • Familiarity with quality certifications (CQE, CMQ, CQA) and/or ISO 9001 auditing is a plus
  • Experience with process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, and quality systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach teams on Six Sigma and Lean problem-solving
  • Play a key role in new product launches, supporting APQP activities
  • Use data and engineering insights to define standards and control limits
  • Act as a Lean champion, embedding tools like FMEA and SPC
  • Own and improve the Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015)
  • Lead and develop a team of Quality Technicians
  • Partner closely with teams across various functions to ensure production quality

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan with a match
  • Tuition reimbursement and caregiver leave
  • Paid time off including volunteer time
  • Well-being program, legal & identity theft protection
Full Job Description

In this role, you’ll be at the center of driving quality and continuous improvement across our operations. You’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives, influence how we work, and partner across the business to make a real impact.

  • Lead and coach teams on Six Sigma and Lean problem-solving, helping solve complex challenges and improve processes

  • Play a key role in new product launches, supporting APQP activities and ensuring quality is built in from the start

  • Use data and engineering insights to define standards, specifications, and control limits that ensure reliable, high-quality production

  • Act as a Lean champion, helping embed tools like FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, FAI, and PPAP into everyday operations

  • Own and continuously improve our Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015), including supporting audits and driving corrective actions

  • Lead and develop a team of Quality Technicians, providing coaching, guidance, and support

  • Partner closely with teams across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and beyond to keep production running smoothly and meeting customer expectations

  • Drive root cause analysis, containment, and corrective actions when issues arise

  • Establish and improve in-process quality controls to strengthen product reliability and manufacturing capability

  • Bring your knowledge of engineering and Lean principles to continuously improve how we work

You Have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field

  • ~6+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality environments

  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and customer-related quality efforts

  • Previous experience leading or supervising others preferred

  • Familiarity with quality certifications (CQE, CMQ, CQA) and/or ISO 9001 auditing is a plus

  • Experience with process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, and quality systems

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

  • 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

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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