Quality Engineer

nVent; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Disability, life insurance

Paid time off including volunteer time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Quality Engineer to partner with manufacturing teams, applying quality control procedures and leading efforts to improve product quality and efficiency.

The role focuses on data analysis, process auditing, and collaboration with suppliers and production staff to uphold rigorous quality standards across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/ME/Manufacturing or related field, or five years equivalent experience, preferred.
• Proven experience in a quality-related role.
• Solid understanding of quality control principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work optimally in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in quality control software and tools, preferred.
• Certification in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply established quality control procedures and standards for manufacturing processes.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Analyze data and identify trends to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Work closely with production teams to pinpoint and address quality concerns.
• Train and mentor production staff on quality control procedures and guidelines.
• Record quality control actions and outcomes accurately.
• Work with suppliers to ensure the quality of incoming materials and components.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Quality control

Data analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Quality software

Quality certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing

Five years equivalent experience

Tools

Quality control software

Job description

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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

At nVent Management Company, the Quality Engineer position offers an outstanding opportunity to be part of a world-class team that guarantees perfect quality in manufacturing. You will partner with motivated production teams to detect and address quality concerns, apply quality control measures rigorously, and improve manufacturing processes over time.

• Develop and apply established quality control procedures and standards for manufacturing processes.

• Conduct regular inspections and audits of manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Analyze data and identify trends to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

• Work closely with production teams to pinpoint and address quality concerns.

• Train and mentor production staff on quality control procedures and guidelines.

• Record quality control actions and outcomes accurately.

• Work with suppliers to ensure the quality of incoming materials and components.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, or five years equivalent experience, preferred.

• Proven experience in a quality-related role.

• Solid understanding of quality control principles and practices.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work optimally in a team environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in quality control software and tools, preferred.

• Certification in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO) is preferred.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• 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.

• Other supplemental benefits may include 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.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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