Quality Engineer

nVent•Pittsburg, KS

1d•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. This role will be Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: You will represent the QA function as a customer liaison for the rapidly growing Data Solutions value stream and facilitating customer engagement on many levels. Work collaboratively with several cross-functional teams both internally and externally to ensure high-quality products that meet customer requirements following proper processes and procedures. Manage internal (production NCRs) & external non-conformances (customer complaints) and evaluate suspect materials while working closely with internal and external teams to quickly identify and resolve any quality-related issues. Lead the identification, containment, root cause analysis, and resolution of quality-related issues following SIX SIGMA (DMAIC) methodologies. Support APQP activities such as PFMEA, Control Plan, GR&R, Capability Studies, First Article Inspection (FAI) etc. for launching new products and maintaining the proper revisions of these processes and documents for the existing products. Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, lean methodologies, and ability to apply them toward manufacturing quality. Plans and conducts analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration of assigned product or activities surrounding the quality assurance of industrial processes, materials, and products. Develops quality metrics to monitor quality levels, identify areas for improvement and implement effective, permanent and systemic solutions. Manages quality and systems improvement efforts in manufacturing and related environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or related field preferred.
5+ years of experience working with Manufacturing or Quality processes preferred.
Quality Certifications (CQE, CMQ, CQA) and ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor trained strongly preferred.
Process improvement, planning, Six Sigma, Lean training, and quality systems experience preferred.
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, lean methodologies, and ability to apply them toward manufacturing quality.

Responsibilities

Represent the QA function as a customer liaison for the rapidly growing Data Solutions value stream and facilitating customer engagement on many levels.
Work collaboratively with several cross-functional teams both internally and externally to ensure high-quality products that meet customer requirements following proper processes and procedures.
Manage internal (production NCRs) & external non-conformances (customer complaints) and evaluate suspect materials while working closely with internal and external teams to quickly identify and resolve any quality-related issues.
Lead the identification, containment, root cause analysis, and resolution of quality-related issues following SIX SIGMA (DMAIC) methodologies.
Support APQP activities such as PFMEA, Control Plan, GR&R, Capability Studies, First Article Inspection (FAI) etc. for launching new products and maintaining the proper revisions of these processes and documents for the existing products.
Plans and conducts analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration of assigned product or activities surrounding the quality assurance of industrial processes, materials, and products.
Develops quality metrics to monitor quality levels, identify areas for improvement and implement effective, permanent and systemic solutions.
Manages quality and systems improvement efforts in manufacturing and related environments.

Benefits

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 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.