Quality Supervisor

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:

• Environmental, Health & Safety: Ensure all EHS policies, regulations, and standard processes are followed by the Quality organization.
• Assume responsibility for all aspects of Quality at the Oregon, WI site.
• Assume the responsibility to achieve and retain ISO 9001 certification for the site for the first time.
• Manage the daily needs of the facility including, customer complaints, FPY, testing, Supplier quality, training, etc.
• Maintain and improve site quality systems to align with Systems Protection’s QMS and ISO certifications.
• Participate in daily Gemba Walks and other operational reviews for the Oregon site.
• Maintain and report regularly the site Quality metrics.
• Provide professional customer interface as needed as a champion of world-class customer satisfaction.
• Manage successful customer audits including corrective actions as the need arises.
• Support warranty and reliability policies and procedures to assure customer complaints are resolved quickly and effectively.
• Maintain customer CAPA process using sophisticated methods such as 8D RCCM, 5 why, quality alerts, etc. Maintain CAPA log including data retention and analysis.
• Be responsible for Internal Quality (Quality at the Source), in alignment with nVent QMS.
• Use formal processes and advanced approaches to prevent defects at the source.
• Maintain a system of recording nonconformance including regular analysis to find opportunities for quality improvement.
• Lead and/or support process improvement within the site using our Lean methods.
• Design, develop, and deliver quality education/training programs and materials as needed.
• Oversee supplier quality program, including supplier approval and assessment process.
• Interact with key suppliers to assure the nVent requirements are consistently met.
• Actively participate with the Oregon Leadership Team.
• Directly supervise site quality resources including Quality Engineers & Technicians.
• Oversee the budget for the quality department.
• Actively support and collaborate with engineering, production, purchasing, and other departments.
• Foster continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build a strong and capable team, improving over time to meet our strategic goals.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or other Engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive and relevant quality and/or engineering leadership experience in manufacturing including management of a plant site QMS.
• Ideally, experience achieving and retaining ISO 9001 certification in a manufacturing setting of similar size and scope.
• Demonstrated success in leading a technical team, preferably in relevant industries.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing Statistical Process Controls, process control plans and inspection criteria based on product requirements and FMEA output.

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. Learn more at .

• 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 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 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.