Quality Engineer II - 2nd Shift

nVent; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent in Blaine, MN is seeking a Quality Engineer II for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM) at our climate-controlled facility. You will represent the Quality function, liaise with customers, and ensure products meet the highest standards for performance and reliability across the Data Center Solutions value stream.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and suppliers, drive Six Sigma and APQP activities, manage MRB and NCRs, and support First Article

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing or Quality processes.
• CQE, CMQ, CQA or ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor training preferred.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean and quality systems.
• Experience with optical, multi-sensor, and scanning inspection equipment.
• Experience across multiple manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Quality function and liaise with customers, building confidence in processes.
• Engage customers at multiple levels to address concerns and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, operations and suppliers.
• Support production to deliver high-quality, compliant products.
• Lead MRB activities and manage NCRs and external quality issues.
• Evaluate suspect materials and implement corrective actions.
• Lead Six Sigma problem-solving using DMAIC methodologies.
• Support APQP activities for new product launches (PFMEAs, Control Plans, GR&R, FAI).

Skills

Quality liaison

Customer engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

MRB leadership

NCR handling

Six Sigma

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

GR&R

FAI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Optical inspection equipment

Multi-sensor inspection

Scanning inspection equipment

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.

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.

**2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM. Brand new, climate controlled facility**

At nVent, quality isn’t just a function — it’s part of how we earn our customers’ trust every day. As a Quality Engineer II, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our Data Center Solutions value stream delivers products that meet the highest standards for performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

What you will experience in this position:

• Represent the Quality function and act as a primary liaison with customers, building strong relationships and confidence in our processes.


• Facilitate customer engagement at multiple levels, partnering proactively to address concerns and align on quality expectations.


• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, operations, and suppliers — both inside and outside the organization.


• Support production teams to ensure high‑quality, compliant products are delivered consistently and in accordance with established processes.


• Lead and participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities, driving timely disposition and corrective actions Manage internal non‑conformance reports (NCRs) and external quality issues, including customer complaints, from identification through resolution.


• Evaluate suspect or nonconforming materials, working with diverse teams to quickly diagnose issues and implement effective corrective actions.


• Lead quality problem‑solving efforts using Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodologies, including containment, root cause analysis, and sustainable corrective actions.


• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product launches, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, GR&R, Capability Studies, and First Article Inspections (FAI).

YOU HAVE:

• At least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.


• 2+ years of experience with Manufacturing or Quality processes.


• Quality Certifications such as CQE, CMQ, CQA, and ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor training are strongly preferred.


• Experience in process improvement, planning, Six Sigma, Lean training, and quality systems.


• Experience with optical, multi‑sensor, and scanning inspection equipment (preferred).


• Experience supporting quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites (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 nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes.

We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE.

Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.

• Innovative & adaptable


• Dedicated to absolute integrity


• Focused on the customer first


• Respectful and team oriented


• Optimistic and energizing


• Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range

$62,900.00 - $116,900.00

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

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


• 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.

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At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.