nVent · 12 hours ago
Quality Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expnVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, and they are seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality processes for their Engineered Building Solutions (EBS) business. The role involves shaping quality strategies, mentoring site quality managers, and driving improvements in quality management systems across multiple locations.
IndustrialElectronicsManufacturingElectrical Distribution
Responsibilities
Be a visible quality leader for our Engineered Building Solutions (EBS) business by championing the quality processes, tools, policies, and documentation systems across the region — ensuring quality is embedded in how work gets done, not just checked at the end
Shape the future of quality by defining, developing, and deploying long‑term strategies that drive best‑in‑class systems and deliver high‑quality products and services for our customers
Lead and mentor site quality managers across multiple locations, serving as a trusted subject‑matter expert and thought partner on quality topics for the region and business unit
Act as a steward of quality standards, aligning regional quality objectives with business segment goals and enterprise quality leadership to ensure consistency and accountability
Drive meaningful transformation by leading the evolution, improvement, and digitization of the nVent Quality Management System (QMS), aligning it with industry best practices and modern quality systems
Champion critical quality systems, including Customer Complaints, Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA), and Change Management, to deliver systemic improvements and measurable gains in quality performance
Own and elevate quality metrics and dashboards, helping define meaningful KPIs, introduce future‑focused metrics, and establish clear operational definitions that enable accurate, consistent reporting across the organization
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred)
10+ years of experience in quality engineering
Leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to teach, coach, and apply quality tools and methodologies, including Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles across multiple plants preferred
Willingness to travel domestically, up to 30%, to support sites and drive quality excellence across the region
Strong digital fluency, with experience working in ERP systems, CAPA databases, PLM tools (ENOVIA preferred), New Product Development processes, data and reporting platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Intelex, Salesforce, Excel, PowerPoint), and root‑cause and corrective action methodologies (8D, PDCA, RCCM, quality tools)
A proven track record of leading significant quality initiatives across multiple sites, driving alignment, standardization, and sustainable improvement
Deep expertise in Quality Management Systems, including building, maintaining, and improving QMS documentation and procedures in compliance with ISO 9001:2015
Hands‑on experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001:2015 certifications within a multi‑site, global organization. Lead auditor certification and familiarity with ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 are strongly preferred
Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and root‑cause analysis skills, with Six Sigma Black Belt certification or higher preferred
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to teach, coach, and apply quality tools and methodologies, including Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles across multiple plants preferred
ENOVIA preferred
Lead auditor certification and familiarity with ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 are strongly preferred
Six Sigma Black Belt certification or higher 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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