Quality Manager

nVent•Blaine, MN

16d•$89,300 - $165,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Manager provides day-to-day leadership and support for quality engineers and oversees incoming, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements. The role monitors quality metrics, supports calibration and inspection equipment, and helps maintain and improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS), including audit readiness, procedures, documentation, and corrective and preventive actions. The position leads structured problem-solving and collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Service, customers, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and prevent recurrence. It also supports Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, conducts floor and process reviews, and trains, coaches, and mentors employees to build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and Quality at the Source.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience with manufacturing or quality processes.
Experience in process improvement, planning, Six Sigma, Lean training, and quality systems.
Experience leading projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

A year or more of previous leadership or supervisory experience.
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

Provide day-to-day leadership and support to quality engineers to help achieve quality, safety, and performance goals.
Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections to verify products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Monitor quality metrics and trends and identify improvement opportunities and corrective actions.
Support calibration activities and ensure inspection and testing equipment is available and maintained.
Partner with the Quality Manager to maintain and improve the site's Quality Management System.
Prepare for and support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
Maintain accurate and compliant quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
Assist with corrective and preventive action activities, including root cause investigations and effectiveness verification.
Lead and support structured problem-solving using tools such as 5 Why, 8D, and Root Cause Corrective Management (RCCM).
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to resolve quality concerns and prevent recurrence.
Participate in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve processes, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Conduct daily floor presence and process reviews to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
Support customer audits, investigations, and quality-related communications.
Collaborate with suppliers to address incoming quality concerns and drive improvement initiatives.
Help communicate and maintain quality expectations throughout the supply chain.
Train and coach employees on quality standards, inspection methods, and process compliance.
Support employee development through mentoring, feedback, and ongoing learning opportunities.
Champion accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and Quality at the Source.