Quality & CAPA Leader — QMS, Lean Six Sigma

nVent; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent Warwick RI is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance leader to drive the QA function and govern the QMS in alignment with ISO 9001 standards. You will lead inspection, testing, data analysis, and CAPA programs while coordinating with suppliers and customers to address non-conformances.

You will mentor a team of quality professionals, lead audits, and champion Lean/Six Sigma improvements across manufacturing processes to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• CQE/CQA/CQM certifications preferred.
• 5+ years in manufacturing quality systems preferred.
• 3+ years leading teams/leadership experience.
• Lean principles knowledge (5S, Kaizen, VSM, etc.).
• ISO management system experience (9001/14001/45001).
• Advanced root-cause analysis and corrective action skills.
• Ability to influence workplace dynamics and drive continuous progress.
• Experience developing and implementing quality procedures and control plans.

Responsibilities

• Represent the QA function as the principal customer liaison for nVent Warwick.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the QMS (ISO 9001).
• Oversee quality control activities including inspection, testing, data analysis, and non-conformance management.
• Manage audit programs with internal/external customers and agencies.
• Develop and run CAPA processes to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Serve as a quality project leader driving initiatives across QA and cross-functional teams.
• Champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies.
• Support APQP activities for supplier qualifications, new product launches, and engineering changes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality professionals.

Skills

Quality leadership

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Lean principles

ISO 9001

QMS development

Non-conformance management

Audit management

Quality procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering

Quality Certifications (CQE/CQA/CQM)

Job description

nVent Warwick RI is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance leader to drive the QA function and govern the QMS in alignment with ISO 9001 standards. You will lead inspection, testing, data analysis, and CAPA programs while coordinating with suppliers and customers to address non-conformances.

You will mentor a team of quality professionals, lead audits, and champion Lean/Six Sigma improvements across manufacturing processes to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.