Quality Assurance Technician: Inspect, Solve & Improve

nVent; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent seeks quality assurance support to ensure product integrity across receiving, in-process, and final inspections. The role involves using calipers, micrometers, and go/no-go gauges to verify dimensions and functionality, plus contributing to root-cause analysis for process improvements.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years in quality, and ability to read work instructions, document results, and operate MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Bachelor's in technical field preferred.
• Ideally 1+ years experience working in quality preferred.
• Ideally 1+ years experience using measuring tools and techniques preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to use common measuring equipment (Calipers, micrometer, paint mil gauges, go/no-go gauges, etc.).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Skills to quickly learn and operate a wide variety of test and measurement equipment.
• Skills in attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to apply basic math and geometry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk frequently.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and routine receiving, in-process, and final product inspections and testing.
• Determines and uses appropriate measuring tools and equipment to verify dimensional and functional requirements.
• Participates in problem solving activities for both product and manufacturing processes.
• Performs basic process and product monitoring for quality.
• Performs containment activities preventing potential or additional quality defects.
• Assists with product reviews and analysis to determine root cause and/or disposition; supports processing non-conformances (NC) to closure.
• Performs FAI as directed, and reports results.
• Effectively communicates with appropriate areas as needed (supply, manufacturing, engineering, quality, customer service, production planning, logistics, etc.).
• Provides process audit support in designated areas.
• Assists in basic calibration of inspection, test, and measurement equipment.
• Observes all applicable safety rules and reporting any unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards.
• Responsible for managing the ESN label database, including creating and revising labels for accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred in technical field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Go/no-go gauges

Paint mil gauges

Job description

nVent seeks quality assurance support to ensure product integrity across receiving, in-process, and final inspections. The role involves using calipers, micrometers, and go/no-go gauges to verify dimensions and functionality, plus contributing to root-cause analysis for process improvements.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years in quality, and ability to read work instructions, document results, and operate MS Office.