Quality Engineer II - Weekend Shift

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

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Quality Engineer II in Minnesota for a weekend Fri–Sun, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM shift in a climate-controlled facility. You will ensure high-quality products across the Data Solutions value stream, partnering with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to meet performance and reliability standards.

You will lead Six Sigma‑based problem solving, drive APQP activities for new launches, and manage nonconformances from detection through resolution, influencing quality across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related STEM field.
• 2+ years of experience with manufacturing or quality processes.
• Quality certifications such as CQE, CMQ, CQA, ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor training preferred.
• Experience in process improvement, Six Sigma, Lean, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Quality function and act as liaison with customers.
• Facilitate customer engagement at multiple levels.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, operations and suppliers.
• Support production teams to ensure high-quality, compliant products.
• Lead and participate in MRB activities and corrective actions.
• Manage internal NCRs and external quality issues from ID to resolution.
• Lead quality problem-solving using Six Sigma (DMAIC).
• Support APQP activities for new product launches (PFMEAs, Control Plans, GR&R, FAI).

Skills

Quality engineering

Six Sigma

DMAIC

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

CQE CMQ CQA certifications

Tools

MRB software

APQP tools

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.

Weekend shift: Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM — enjoy a 3-day schedule while getting paid for a full 40-hour week. 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 Solutions value stream delivers products that meet the highest standards for performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, innovative organization where your expertise will be trusted, your voice will be heard, and your impact will be visible — both internally and with customers.

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:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related STEM 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

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

• 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. #LI-JT1 #LI-Onsite

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.