Quality Technician - 1st Shift

nVent•Blaine, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician provides quality assurance support and leads root-cause problem-solving activities to improve internal and external quality and customer satisfaction. The role supports product and manufacturing-process investigations, with assistance from a Quality Engineer, and performs process validations, in-process inspections, and monitoring and analysis of manufacturing processes and products. The technician supports design, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams through data collection and analysis, product review, and process-capability work. The role also helps develop and follow processes aligned with Quality Management System (QMS) objectives, trains personnel on QMS standards, performs internal ISO audits and audit support, prepares formal documented First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, and helps maintain the calibration status of inspection, test, and measurement equipment. The position requires communication with functions including Operations, Supply, Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Quality, Customer Service, Production Planning, and Logistics. The position will be based at nVent’s new Lexington Preserve facility in Blaine, Minnesota, scheduled to open in 2027. Until it opens, onboarding and training will take place at nVent facilities in Blaine or Anoka, Minnesota. The work is primarily indoors, with frequent noise of 85 dB and occasional exposure to chemical hazards such as solvents.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in the quality or manufacturing field.
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and process-related documents.
Ability to use precision measuring equipment and measurement tools and techniques, such as calipers, micrometers, and paint mill gauges.
Ability to interpret order requirements, quotes, and drawings and draw conclusions.
Ability to identify root causes of routine problems or issues and develop recommendations for resolution.
Ability to interpret and apply Quality Systems and ISO procedures and documentation.
Comfort using computer systems and software, including MS Office applications and an ERP system.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk frequently, and operate hand tools.
Ability to work primarily indoors in frequent noise of 85 dB and with occasional exposure to chemical hazards such as solvents.

Nice To Haves

GD&T knowledge.
Knowledge of how air-conditioning equipment operates and functions.
Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Experience with JD Edwards ERP system.

Responsibilities

Provide quality assurance support and lead root-cause problem-solving activities to improve internal and external quality and customer satisfaction.
Lead problem-solving activities for product and manufacturing processes, with assistance from a Quality Engineer.
Perform process validations, in-process inspections, and monitoring and analysis of manufacturing processes and products.
Support design, manufacturing, and quality engineering functions with data collection, analysis, product review, and process-capability work.
Understand, follow, and develop processes compliant with QMS objectives, and train personnel to follow QMS standards.
Perform internal ISO standard audits and provide audit support in designated areas.
Prepare formal documented FAI reports for customer or internal use as required.
Communicate with relevant functions, including Operations, Supply, Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Quality, Customer Service, Production Planning, and Logistics.
Lead or assist with activities to maintain the calibration status of inspection, test, and measurement equipment.