Quality Programmer Engineering Technician - 1st Shift

nVent • Anoka, MN

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.

Use computerized inspection technologies to create part patterns and related programs for automated inspection equipment, such as CMM or 3D Scanning. Perform process validations and inspections of purchased and manufactured products. Partner with coworkers to identify and correct issues related to inspection equipment programs. Work with and provide technical assistance and training to coworkers. Prepare formal documented Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and First Article Inspection (FAI) reports for supplier, customer and internal use. Identify and apply suitable measuring tools and equipment to confirm dimensional and functional requirements. Support design, manufacturing, and quality engineering functions through data collection, analysis, product reviews, and process capability assessments. Communicate effectively across various departments such as Operations, Supply, Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Quality, Customer Service, Production Planning, Logistics and suppliers. Lead or assist in maintaining the calibration status of inspection, test, and measurement equipment. Support other Value Streams at the Dayton facility with their inspection needs as necessary. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or associate degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality, Programming or relevant field
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Advanced proficiency in GD&T with demonstrated ability to apply, interpret, and validate geometric tolerances for complex mechanical designs.
• Experience with precision measurement tools and techniques.
• Preferred minimum of 2 years of experience using and programming precision inspection equipment, such as CMM or 3D Scanning.
• Intermediate (or better) skill using Inspection software.
• Demonstrated skills in attention to detail and accuracy.
• A strong communicator who can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook) and general digital literacy.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.
• Must be willing to learn new programming software as technology advances and new equipment is acquired.
• Passionate about quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Use computerized inspection technologies to create part patterns and related programs for automated inspection equipment, such as CMM or 3D Scanning.
• Perform process validations and inspections of purchased and manufactured products.
• Partner with coworkers to identify and correct issues related to inspection equipment programs.
• Work with and provide technical assistance and training to coworkers.
• Prepare formal documented Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and First Article Inspection (FAI) reports for supplier, customer and internal use.
• Identify and apply suitable measuring tools and equipment to confirm dimensional and functional requirements.
• Support design, manufacturing, and quality engineering functions through data collection, analysis, product reviews, and process capability assessments.
• Communicate effectively across various departments such as Operations, Supply, Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Quality, Customer Service, Production Planning, Logistics and suppliers.
• Lead or assist in maintaining the calibration status of inspection, test, and measurement equipment.
• Support other Value Streams at the Dayton facility with their inspection needs as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree