Quality Engineer

nVent • Anoka, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer supports nVent’s Data Solutions value stream by ensuring products meet standards for performance, reliability, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The role represents the Quality function and serves as a primary customer liaison, building relationships and working proactively with customers to address concerns and align on quality expectations. It collaborates with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and suppliers, and supports production teams in consistently delivering compliant products according to established processes.

The Quality Engineer leads and participates in Material Review Board activities, manages internal non-conformance reports and external quality issues from identification through resolution, and evaluates suspect or nonconforming materials. The position leads quality problem solving using Six Sigma DMAIC methods, including containment, root cause analysis, and sustainable corrective actions. It also supports APQP for new product launches, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, GR&R, Capability Studies, and First Article Inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field.
• At least 2 years of experience with manufacturing or quality processes.
• Experience in process improvement, planning, Six Sigma, Lean training, and quality systems.

Nice To Haves

• Quality certifications such as CQE, CMQ, or CQA.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor training.
• 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.
• Facilitate customer engagement and proactively address concerns and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and suppliers.
• Support production teams in delivering high-quality, compliant products according to 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, through resolution.
• Evaluate suspect or nonconforming materials, diagnose issues with cross-functional teams, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead quality problem-solving using Six Sigma DMAIC methods, including containment, root cause analysis, and sustainable corrective actions.
• Support 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.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
• Back-up care services may be available.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
• Well-being program may be available.
• Legal and identity theft protection may be available.
• Annual incentives may be available, depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

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