Supplier Quality Engineer

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) and ESPP with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Well-being program

Legal & identity theft protection

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Supplier Quality professional to bridge engineering, production and suppliers to uphold a zero-defect mindset. You will lead RCCA activities, drive Kaizen events and collaborate across global teams to identify and mitigate risks.

The role emphasizes PPAP elements, PFMEA and MSA, with travel up to 30%. A Bachelor’s in engineering and 3+ years in supplier quality are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in Supplier Quality–related functions.
• Proficiency in RCCA techniques (8D, 3L5Y, Ishikawa) and PPAP elements (PFMEA, PCP, Capability Studies, MSA).

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic liaison between production, program teams and suppliers to resolve quality issues and ensure seamless delivery.
• Build partnerships with internal engineering and sourcing teams to mitigate production risks.
• Lead RCCA and Kaizen events to foster a zero-defect mindset and drive continuous improvement.
• Evaluate supplier robustness, validate corrective actions, and lead supplier engagement cadences.
• Support global standards by participating in audits and leading Supplier PPAP processes.

Skills

RCCA

8D

Ishikawa

PPAP

PFMEA

MSA

Six Sigma

Lean

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

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. This position can be based in either our Blaine or Anoka sites supporting our data center solutions products. Relocation support provided. In this high-impact role, you won\'t just be checking boxes; you will be the primary bridge between our customers, engineering teams, and global supply base, ensuring we maintain a \"zero-defect\" mindset.

What You Will Experience in This Position:

• Be the Strategic Liaison: Act as the critical link between production, program teams, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and ensure seamless delivery.
• Build Powerful Partnerships: Establish deep, collaborative relationships with internal engineering and sourcing teams to identify and mitigate production risks before they happen.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and Kaizen events, fostering an environment where quality is the top priority.
• Influence the Supply Chain: Evaluate supplier robustness, validate the effectiveness of their actions, and lead supplier engagement and cadences.
• Support Global Standards: Participate in audits and lead the Supplier PPAP process to maintain the highest manufacturing excellence.
• Global Exposure: This role includes the opportunity to travel (up to 30%) to visit supplier locations and work hands‑on with our partners.

YOU HAVE:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree, preferred in an engineering discipline.
• Experience: 3+ years in Supplier Quality‑related functions.
• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in root cause analysis (RCCA, 8D, 3L5Y, ISHIKAWA) as well in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and its elements including PFMEA, Process Control Plan, Capability Studies, MSA.
• Preferred: Certifications: CQE, CMQ, CQA, or APQP.
• Auditing: ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor training.
• Methodologies: Training in Six Sigma, Lean, and Process Improvement.

Enjoy the following benefits:

• 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.

Compensation Range:

$76,000.00 - $141,100.00. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Why Join Us? nVent is a place where you can be yourself and do your best work. We value bold ideas and the courage to implement them. If you’re ready to drive excellence in a zero-defect environment, we want to hear from you.

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.

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.

Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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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.