Quality Manager

nVent; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent Warwick RI is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance leader to drive the QA function and govern the QMS in alignment with ISO 9001 standards. You will lead inspection, testing, data analysis, and CAPA programs while coordinating with suppliers and customers to address non-conformances.

You will mentor a team of quality professionals, lead audits, and champion Lean/Six Sigma improvements across manufacturing processes to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• CQE/CQA/CQM certifications preferred.
• 5+ years in manufacturing quality systems preferred.
• 3+ years leading teams/leadership experience.
• Lean principles knowledge (5S, Kaizen, VSM, etc.).
• ISO management system experience (9001/14001/45001).
• Advanced root-cause analysis and corrective action skills.
• Ability to influence workplace dynamics and drive continuous progress.
• Experience developing and implementing quality procedures and control plans.

Responsibilities

• Represent the QA function as the principal customer liaison for nVent Warwick.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the QMS (ISO 9001).
• Oversee quality control activities including inspection, testing, data analysis, and non-conformance management.
• Manage audit programs with internal/external customers and agencies.
• Develop and run CAPA processes to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Serve as a quality project leader driving initiatives across QA and cross-functional teams.
• Champion continuous improvement 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.

Skills

Quality leadership

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Lean principles

ISO 9001

QMS development

Non-conformance management

Audit management

Quality procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering

Quality Certifications (CQE/CQA/CQM)

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., 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 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 by 22 C.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 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

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.