Quality Technician (Material Review Board Technician) - 1st Shift

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including volunteer time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Detail‑oriented MRB Technician to manage nonconforming material within the MRB process. You will identify, segregate, document, and track NCRs and MRB items through final disposition, coordinating with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams.

The role requires basic reading of engineering drawings, experience with ERP/QMS systems, and strong organizational skills. A high school diploma is required, with technical/associate degrees preferred. On‑site in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/QMS systems and NCR processing.
• Basic ability to read engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard computer applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and follow-up skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organization, identification, segregation, and control of all material within the MRB area.
• Create, process, and update NCRs in the applicable quality/ERP system.
• Verify NCR information including part number, quantity, serial/lot number, defect description, and material location.
• Track NCRs and MRB material from initial identification through final disposition and closure.
• Coordinate approved rework, inspection, scrap, supplier return/RMA, and inventory movements.
• Follow up with Quality, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams on pending actions.
• Monitor NCR aging and expedite overdue or blocked items.
• Maintain accurate MRB tracking data and support regular MRB review meetings.

Skills

ERP/QMS systems

NCR processing

Engineering drawings

Excel

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or Associate degree preferred

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.

The MRB Technician is responsible for the daily coordination, documentation, inventory control, and movement of nonconforming material within the Material Review Board (MRB) process. The role ensures all MRB material is properly identified, segregated, documented, traceable, and processed through final disposition in a timely manner and train team members on what is expected.

What You Will Experience In This Position

• Maintain organization, identification, segregation, and control of all material within the MRB area.
• Create, process, and update NCRs in the applicable quality/ERP system.
• Verify NCR information including part number, quantity, serial/lot number, defect description, and material location.
• Track NCRs and MRB material from initial identification through final disposition and closure.
• Coordinate approved rework, inspection, scrap, supplier return/RMA, and inventory movements.
• Follow up with Quality, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams on pending actions.
• Monitor NCR aging and expedite overdue or blocked items.
• Maintain accurate MRB tracking data and support regular MRB review meetings.

You Have

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or associate degree, preferred.
• Manufacturing, quality, inspection, inventory, or material-control experience.
• Experience with ERP/QMS systems and NCR processing.
• Basic ability to read engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard computer applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and follow-up skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

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

Pay Transparency

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range

• $23.90 - $44.40 Per Hour

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

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.