Quality Technician

About the role

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.

As a Quality Technician at nVent Management Company, you will ensure flawless production of our world-class products. Your careful attention to detail and passion for quality will help maintain strict adherence to customer specifications and our own outstanding quality standards. This role offers an exciting chance to work with a dedicated team, promote continuous improvement, and contribute to a secure and innovative world.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with our robust Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct in-process and final inspections to guarantee product quality.
• Actively participate in cross-functional quality meetings to share insights and drive improvements.
• Communicate quality details effectively at all organizational levels.
• Assist in management reviews of QMS efficiency, performance analyses, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement training programs to ensure widespread QMS knowledge.
• Collect, log, analyze, and report on production quality data to Plant Management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage the delivery, collection, and digital archiving of production drawings and compliance control packets.
• Assist with the internal audit program, including scheduling, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Participate in external audits with suppliers and customers as needed.
• Maintain and update quality documentation proactively.
• Monitor service trends and develop improvement plans for warranty metrics.
• Coordinate the internal calibration program to ensure accuracy.
• Contribute to maintaining current safety programs.

Proficiency

To excel in this role, you should demonstrate the following proficiencies:

• Analytical: Proficient in data collection, research, and trend analysis.
• Build: Creative and diligent in generating solutions.
• Problem Solving: Effective in developing alternative solutions and using reason.
• Technical Skills: Committed to continuous knowledge and skill development.
• Customer Service: Dedicated to improving service based on customer feedback.
• Communication: Clear and persuasive in both oral and written forms.
• Change Management: Skilled in developing and communicating implementation plans.
• Leadership: Able to influence, encourage, and work independently with limited supervision.
• Quality Management: Passionate about improving processes, products, and services.

Education/Experience

• A BA/BS degree in a related field and/or a minimum of three years of relevant quality, inventory, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, creative, and facilitative skills.
• Ability to read drawings/blueprints.

Certificates & Licenses

• CQA Certification or equivalent is desired.
• ISO training is desired.

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.
• 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

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.