Quality Engineer II - 2nd Shift

nVent • Blaine, MN

6d • $62,900 - $116,900 • Onsite

About The Position

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. At nVent, quality isn’t just a function — it’s part of how we earn our customers’ trust every day. As a Quality Engineer II, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our Data Solutions value stream delivers products that meet the highest standards for performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, innovative organization where your expertise will be trusted, your voice will be heard, and your impact will be visible — both internally and with customers.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related STEM 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with optical, multi‑sensor, and scanning inspection equipment
• Experience supporting quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites

Responsibilities

• 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).

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level