Nvent

QualityEngineer

$63–117k Kewanee, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Quality Engineer at Nvent. Skills: Quality systems, Root-cause analysis, Continuous improvement. Support plant's quality systems. Improve plant's quality systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards; Maintain world-class quality performance; Ensure outstanding customer happiness; Resolve complaints swiftly; Prevent defects; Meet strategic goals

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Root-cause analysis; Problem-solving; Decision-making

Eligibility Requirements

Work in an office and production environment, Bend, squat down, and reach above your head, Climb stairs and ladders, Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in quality or engineering field or equivalent experience, 3+ years of experience in quality or engineering within a manufacturing setting, managing a site QMS, Proficiency in MS Office tools, intermediate ERP/MRP skills, experience with data mining and statistical analysis, Ability to build effective work relationships, Work in an office and production environment, Bend, squat down, and reach above your head, Climb stairs and ladders, Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

What You'll Do.

Support plant's quality systems

Improve plant's quality systems

Drive root-cause analysis

Lead corrective actions

Partner with operations

Ensure products meet standards

Serve as primary point of contact

Coordinate quality systems

Improve quality systems

Lead operational reviews

Maintain quality performance

Manage customer interfaces

Resolve complaints swiftly

Implement advanced methods

Supervise internal quality processes

Identify improvement opportunities

Coordinate supplier approval processes

Interact with key suppliers

Ensure compliance with standards

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Perform quality control tests

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Across functional areas; Across functional departments

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication; Convey technical concepts

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full 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:** The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving the plant’s quality systems, driving root‑cause analysis, leading corrective actions, and partnering with operations to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for quality issues, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will: * Coordinate and improve the site’s quality systems in alignment with nVent’s QMS and ISO certifications. * Lead daily Gemba walks and operational reviews to maintain world-class quality performance. * Manage customer interfaces to ensure outstanding happiness and resolve complaints swiftly. * Implement advanced methods like 8D RCCM and 5 why analyses to maintain and analyze CAPA logs. * Supervise internal quality processes to prevent defects and identify improvement opportunities. * Coordinate supplier approval processes and interact with key suppliers to ensure compliance with nVent standards. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet strategic goals. * Perform quality control tests or inspections as required. **YOU HAVE:** * Bachelor’s degree in quality or engineering field or equivalent experience required. * 3+ years of experience in quality or engineering within a manufacturing setting, including managing a site QMS. * Proficiency in MS Office tools, intermediate ERP/MRP skills, and experience with data mining and statistical analysis. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts across all levels of the organization. * Strong organizational and project management skills, with a keen attention to detail and a thoughtful approac

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