Quality Supervisor: Lead Lean QC & CAPA

nVent; Blaine, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Well-being program

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead our Quality Operations in Blaine, MN, with responsibilities across inspections, CAPA, audits, and continuous improvement. The role will support Quality Systems and Compliance, aiming to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to resolve quality issues and drive defects reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or quality process experience.
• A year or more of previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Quality Certifications such as CQE, CMQ, CQA, and ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor training are strongly preferred.
• Experience in process improvement, planning, Six Sigma, Lean training, and quality systems.
• Experience with optical, multi-sensor, and scanning inspection equipment (preferred).
• Experience supporting quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites (preferred).
• Experience leading projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Operations and provide day-to-day leadership for Quality Technicians.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections to meet requirements.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive improvements and corrective action.
• Support calibration activities and maintain inspection/testing equipment.
• Assist with audits and maintain QMS documentation and procedures.
• Lead CAPA activities including root cause investigations and verification.

Skills

Leadership

Quality inspections

CAPA/root cause

Audits

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Training/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CQE

CMQ

CQA

ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor

Job description

nVent is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead our Quality Operations in Blaine, MN, with responsibilities across inspections, CAPA, audits, and continuous improvement. The role will support Quality Systems and Compliance, aiming to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to resolve quality issues and drive defects reduction.