Quality Leader — Manufacturing & Compliance

nVent; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Lead Quality Operations professional for its Lexington, MN facility opening in 2027. Onboarding and training will occur at Blaine or Anoka, MN.

The role focuses on leading quality technicians, managing inspections, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing/quality, lean/Six Sigma exposure, and certifications such as CQE/CMQ/CQA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in Manufacturing or Quality processes.
• Experience leading projects and cross-functional teams.
• Certifications such as CQE, CMQ, CQA and ISO 9001:2015; Internal Auditor training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support for Quality Technicians to meet quality, safety, and performance goals.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products meet requirements.
• Monitor quality metrics and identify opportunities for improvement and corrective action.
• Support calibration activities and ensure inspection/testing equipment is maintained.
• Lead CAPA activities, root cause investigations and effectiveness verification.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Customer Service to resolve quality concerns.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing/Quality experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Six Sigma/Lean training

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Internal Auditor training preferred

Tools

Optical inspection equipment

Job description

nVent is seeking a Lead Quality Operations professional for its Lexington, MN facility opening in 2027. Onboarding and training will occur at Blaine or Anoka, MN.

The role focuses on leading quality technicians, managing inspections, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing/quality, lean/Six Sigma exposure, and certifications such as CQE/CMQ/CQA.