Quality Leader: QMS, CAPA & Continuous Improvement

nVent; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Job summary

nVent’s Warwick, RI facility seeks a strong QA leader to own the Quality Management System, drive CAPA and supplier quality programs, and lead continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in manufacturing quality, and at least 3 years of leadership experience.

ITAR-controlled site; US Person status required. Join a global electrical solutions provider and help deliver reliable products with a focus on quality, compliance, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Professional certifications in quality management such as CQE, CQM, or CQA preferred.
• 5+ years of proven experience in manufacturing quality systems preferred.
• 3+ years leading teams/leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of Lean principles such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, MDI, etc.
• ISO Management system experience (9001, 14001, 45001, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge in root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Responsibilities

• Represent the QA function as the principal customer liaison for nVent Warwick facilitating customer engagement and supplier quality management.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Lead all aspects of quality control activities including inspection, testing, data analysis, and non-conformance management.
• Manage audit programs in collaboration with internal and external customers and agencies.
• Develop and run Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Serve as a quality project leader and structured problem-solving authority, driving initiatives across the Quality function and multi-functional teams.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies.
• Support APQP activities for supplier qualifications, new product launches, and engineering changes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality professionals, fostering engagement, capability growth, and performance excellence.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO 9001

CAPA

Lean Six Sigma

APQP

Team leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

nVent’s Warwick, RI facility seeks a strong QA leader to own the Quality Management System, drive CAPA and supplier quality programs, and lead continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in manufacturing quality, and at least 3 years of leadership experience.

ITAR-controlled site; US Person status required. Join a global electrical solutions provider and help deliver reliable products with a focus on quality, compliance, and cross-functional