Quality Manager

nVent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is looking for a Quality Leader to oversee their operations in Hitchcock, Texas, just outside Houston. This role involves owning the site's quality system, leading a team, and enhancing product performance and customer satisfaction through strategic quality initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing or construction quality leadership, extensive knowledge of ISO standards, and proficiency in root cause analysis. The position comes with a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading quality in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO standards and audits.
• Proven experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA, 8D, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Own the site's quality system - audits, ISO compliance, procedures, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the quality team (supervisors, technicians, and inspectors).
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve issues quickly.

Skills

ISO standards

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Data analysis

Customer quality issues management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or manufacturing

Tools

CAPA

8D

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.

This is a great opportunity to step into a highly visible Quality leadership role supporting one of nVent's growing operations. You'll have the chance to shape the site's quality strategy, build and develop a team, and make a direct impact on product performance and customer satisfaction.

Located in Hitchcock, Texas (just outside Houston), this site offers the best of both worlds - a close-knit, team-oriented environment with access to the broader Houston area.

Responsibilities

• Own the site's quality system - audits, ISO compliance, procedures, and continuous improvement
• Lead and develop the quality team (supervisors, technicians, and inspectors)
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve issues quickly and prevent recurrence
• Partner with operations to improve performance - reducing scrap, rework, and variation
• Oversee inspections, testing, and quality metrics to ensure consistent product performance
• Act as the point of contact for customer quality concerns, returns, and escalations
• Build and deliver training to strengthen quality awareness across the plant
• Provide clear updates and insights to plant and corporate leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related) or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience leading quality in a manufacturing or construction environment
• Strong working knowledge of ISO standards and audits
• Proven experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA, 8D, etc.)
• Leadership experience managing teams and driving accountability
• Ability to analyze data and turn it into actionable improvements
• Experience handling customer quality issues

Nice to have

• Certifications (CQE, CQA, Six Sigma, Lean)
• ISO Lead Auditor experience

Benefits

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 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.