nVent · 1 week ago
Supply Quality Engineer
Anoka, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$76K/yr - $141K/yr
3+ years expnVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, seeking a Supply Quality Engineer. The role involves being the primary liaison between customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues, establish strong relationships, and lead quality improvement activities.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
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 to 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 zero defect mindset and Issue supplier corrective actions as needed
Evaluate the robustness and completeness of corrective actions, while evaluating what impact this may have on our overall relationship with the supplier
Communicate the severity of concern with suppliers/customers and validate the effectiveness of the actions taken by suppliers
Support a collaborative relationship with suppliers, operations, quality, program and sourcing teams, and other key functions to foster a zero-defect environment
Implement daily supplier management actions to improve supplier quality performance and escalation if required
Participate in internal/external audits and visit supplier locations as needed
Establish Supplier Engagement & Cadence
Participate and lead kaizen events
Support supplier PPAPs
Travel up to 30%
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Automation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering required
Proficiency in root cause analysis investigation, (such as RCCA, 8D, and 3L5Y) Control Plans, FMEA's, Process Capability Studies
3+ years in Supplier Quality related functions
Highly effective communication at all levels with the ability to coach, mentor and conduct trainings for Quality Technicians
Preferred
Quality Certifications (CQE, CMQ, CQA) and ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor trained a plus, APQP
Process improvement, planning, Six Sigma, Lean training, and quality systems experience preferred
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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.
Company
nVent
nVent is an electronics manufacturing firm that specializes in providing electrical connection and protection solutions to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2018-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Beth Wozniak
Chief Executive Officer
Martha Claire Bennett
Chief Marketing Officer & EVP
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