Quality Engineer III

Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and wellness program

Job summary

nVent is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to lead the New Product Introduction quality activities. You will drive APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and DFQ across cross‑functional teams from concept to pilot and production release.

The role focuses on defining quality plans, control methods, and early-life performance metrics to prevent issues. You will collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to qualify new suppliers and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related STEM field.
• 4+ years of experience in Quality/Manufacturing/Product Engineering or related environment.
• Experience supporting or leading new product development, manufacturing readiness, or production launch activities.
• Working knowledge of APQP tools and methodologies, including FMEA, Control Plans, FAI, MSA/GR&R, and process capability analysis.
• Experience applying structured problem‑solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis, or Six Sigma.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and critical-to-quality requirements.
• Experience collaborating with Design/Manufacturing/Operations/Supply Chain to mitigate risks.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, statistics, process improvement, and quality systems.
• Experience with optical/multi-sensor inspection equipment preferred.
• Quality certifications (CQE, Six Sigma, ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities for new product launches, defining quality requirements and acceptance criteria at each NPI phase.
• Develop and implement Control Plans, inspection methods, sampling plans, FAI, and gauge R&R studies.
• Monitor early-life quality with FPY, defect rates, NCRs, and drive rapid corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Design/Manufacturing/Supply Chain to qualify new suppliers and processes.
• Lead structured problem‑solving during development and launch (Six Sigma, DMAIC, 8D).
• Ensure readiness to transition from NPI to sustained manufacturing with documented controls.

Skills

APQP

DFMEA

PFMEA

DFM

DFQ

FAI

MSA/GR&R

Process capability

Six Sigma

DMAIC

8D

Root cause analysis

FPY

Control Plans

Inspection methods

Measurement systems

Lean Manufacturing

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

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. What you will experience in this position: Represent Quality throughout the New Product Introduction process, serving as the quality lead on cross‑functional NPI teams from concept and design through qualification, launch, and production stabilization. Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product launches, ensuring quality requirements, deliverables, risks, and acceptance criteria are defined and completed at each phase of the NPI process. Partner closely with Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to proactively identify product and process risks through DFMEA, PFMEA, Design Reviews, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Quality (DFQ) activities. Develop and execute product and process quality plans including Control Plans, inspection strategies, measurement methods, sampling plans, First Article Inspections (FAI), Gauge R&R studies, and process capability studies. Establish measurable quality gates and launch-readiness criteria, ensuring critical quality requirements are demonstrated and risks are appropriately mitigated before progression into pilot and production phases. Support prototype, engineering, pilot, and pre‑production builds, analyzing defects and process performance to identify and eliminate potential failure modes before full production release. Partner with Supplier Quality and Supply Chain to ensure new suppliers, components, and manufacturing processes are qualified and capable of meeting engineering and quality requirements prior to product launch. Validate manufacturing process readiness by evaluating process capability, measurement systems, inspection methods, work instructions, error‑proofing, and controls for critical-to-quality characteristics. Lead structured problem‑solving during development and launch using Six Sigma, DMAIC, 8D, and root cause analysis methodologies, driving effective containment, corrective action, and prevention of recurrence. Drive early‑life quality performance following product launch, monitoring key indicators such as First Pass Yield (FPY), defect rates, scrap, rework, NCRs, and customer feedback while leading rapid corrective actions when performance does not meet expectations. Apply lessons learned and quality read‑across from previous products, customer issues, and manufacturing escapes to prevent known failure modes from being introduced into new designs and processes. Facilitate the transition from NPI into sustained manufacturing, ensuring documented controls, quality requirements, inspection methods, lessons learned, and unresolved risks are formally transferred to the production organization. Collaborate across multiple sites and functions to standardize NPI quality practices and continuously improve launch execution, product reliability, manufacturing capability, and customer satisfaction.

YOU HAVE:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related STEM field.
• 4+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, New Product Introduction, or a related technical manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting or leading new product development, product industrialization, manufacturing readiness, or production launch activities.
• Working knowledge of APQP tools and methodologies, including FMEA, Control Plans, FAI, MSA/GR&R, and process capability analysis.
• Experience applying structured problem‑solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis, or Six Sigma.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and critical-to-quality requirements.
• Experience working collaboratively with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality to identify and mitigate product and process risks.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical methods, process improvement, and quality management systems.
• Experience with optical, multi‑sensor, scanning, and other dimensional inspection equipment is preferred.
• Experience supporting NPI or quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations and suppliers is preferred.
• Quality certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor training are 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.
• We’re known for being: 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: $76,000.00 - $141,100.00 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.

In addition, 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.