Quality Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent’s Warwick, RI facility seeks a quality leader to drive the QA function, align with ISO9001, and oversee CAPA, audits, and continuous improvement across supplier quality and manufacturing processes.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining the QMS, leading cross-functional teams, and mentoring staff to achieve performance excellence in a regulated facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CQE/CQM/CQA certifications preferred.
• 5+ years in manufacturing quality systems preferred.
• 3+ years leading teams/management experience.
• Experience with ISO management systems (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Strong root-cause analysis and corrective action skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent QA as principal customer liaison for engagement and supplier quality.
• Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of the QMS.
• Oversee quality control activities: inspection, testing, data analysis, non-conformances.
• Manage internal/external audits with customers and agencies.
• Develop and run CAPA processes to address issues and prevent recurrence.
• Act as quality project leader across the function and cross-functional teams.
• Champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and related methods.
• Support APQP for supplier qualification, new launches, and engineering changes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality professionals.

Skills

QA leadership

Lean principles

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Root cause analysis

CAPA management

QMS management

ISO 9001 knowledge

Team leadership

APQP support

Education

Bachelor's degree

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:

• You will 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., ISO9001).
• 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 Advanced Product Quality Planning (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.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree is 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.
• Ability to impact the workplace dynamics and cultivate continuous progress across the facility.
• Experience in developing and implementing quality procedures and control plans.

Our Warwick, RI facility is an ITAR-controlled site. All candidates must be a “US Person” as defined by22C.F.R.120.15.

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 100years 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.

• 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 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.
• A401(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.

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.

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