Supplier Quality Manager

nVent; Solon (OH); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

nVent is seeking a seasoned leader to drive supplier quality for the Electrical Connections business. You will mentor the SQE team, align goals with Sourcing, Engineering, and Operations, and lead corrective actions and PPAP activities across suppliers and products.

Establish metrics for quality, delivery, and cost, and foster supplier certification programs. The role requires travel up to domestically and internationally, with a focus on continuous improvement and robust quality systems.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, or related field.
• 8+ years in supplier quality, quality engineering, or manufacturing quality roles preferred.
• 3+ years in a leadership role. ASQ CQE or CQM preferred. Proficiency with ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, GD&T.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement the supplier quality strategy for the Electrical Connections business.
• Grow and mentor the SQE team while remaining actively involved in key initiatives.
• Partner with Sourcing, Engineering, and Operations to align supplier quality goals with business priorities.
• Support the resolution of supplier quality issues and corrective actions (SCARs).
• Guide PPAP for purchased materials and finished goods.
• Collaborate with Sourcing to establish supplier performance metrics across quality, delivery, and cost.
• Help develop supplier certification and recognition programs to strengthen partnerships.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and risk evaluations to support compliance and performance.
• Share standard processes with suppliers and advance continuous improvement; support on-site visits and audits.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Supplier Quality

Quality Engineering

Communication

Global supply chain

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

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:

Leadership & Collaboration Develop and implement the supplier quality strategy for the Electrical Connections business. Grow and mentor the Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) team while remaining actively involved in key initiatives. Partner with Sourcing, Engineering, and Operations to align supplier quality goals with business priorities. Supplier Quality Management Support the resolution of supplier quality issues and corrective actions (SCARs). Guide the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for purchased materials and finished goods. Collaborate with Sourcing teams to establish and improve supplier performance metrics across quality, delivery, and cost. Help develop supplier certification and recognition programs that strengthen supplier partnerships. Continuous Improvement Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and risk evaluations to support compliance and performance. Partner with suppliers to share standard processes and advance continuous improvement efforts. Support customer and supplier onsite visits and audits, and communicate supply chain quality performance with partners.

YOU HAVE:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. 8+ years in supplier quality, quality engineering, or manufacturing quality roles preferred. 3+ years in a leadership role. Strong communication and negotiating skills, working with a global supply chain. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM), Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred. Proven understanding of systems and processes such as: ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, SPC, Process Capability Studies, FMEA, Control Plans, and GD&T. Excellent problem-solving (such as RCCA, 8D, and 5-Why). Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%.

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

• 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. #LI-CS1 #LI-HYBRID 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.