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nVent

Supply Quality Engineer

nVent, Blaine, Minnesota, United States

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Overview

We are opening a new manufacturing facility in Blaine, MN, to support our expanding Data Solutions business. This position is based in Blaine, MN, and our new facility will open in early 2026. Upon hire, onboarding and training will be held at our facility in Anoka, MN until the Blaine facility opens. Responsibilities

Be the primary liaison between nVent customers, program team, production and supply base with a key responsibility to resolve supplier quality issues. Establish strong relationships with the customer, program team, engineering, supplier partnerships, sourcing and quality department to understand requirements and production risks and develop plans with each supplier to ensure the highest quality without disruption. Lead RCCA activities for supplier quality problems, leading quality focused improvement activities to drive a zero defect approach. Issue supplier corrective actions to suppliers and evaluate the robustness and completeness of corrective actions. Evaluate the impact of corrective actions on our overall relationship with the supplier and communicate urgency/severity of concerns with suppliers and customers. Validate the effectiveness of the actions taken by suppliers and support a collaborative environment with suppliers, operations, quality, program and sourcing teams to foster a zero-defect environment. Implement daily supplier management actions to improve supplier quality performance and escalation if required; establish supplier engagement and cadence; contribute to supplier assessments as needed. Participate in and lead kaizen events and support supplier PPAPs; travel up to 30% to visit supplier locations. This position is based in Blaine, MN

and will support our Data Solutions business as we grow.

Travel up to 30% . You Have

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Automation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering is required. Proficient in root cause analysis (RCCA, 8D, 3L5Y), Control Plans, FMEAs, and Process Capability Studies. Ability to coach, mentor and conduct trainings for Quality Technicians. Ideally 3+ years in Supplier Quality related functions. Quality Certifications (CQE, CMQ, CQA) and ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor trained a plus; APQP. Process management, planning and change management, Six Sigma, Lean training, and quality systems experience. Highly effective communication at all levels of the organization. What 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 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. Learn more at www.nvent.com. Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work; we encourage philanthropic activities and offer an in Action matching program for nonprofit and educational organizations. Benefits & Pay

Base pay range:

$76,000.00/yr - $141,100.00/yr Pay transparency: compensation is based on the base pay range and factors such as knowledge, skills, and performance; compliance with applicable minimum wage requirements. Benefit package for eligible full-time employees including medical/dental/vision plans, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and other supplemental benefits. #INDOTH

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