Quality Technician - 2nd shift

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:

Provide quality assurance support and lead root cause problem solving activities that are aligned to improve internal and external quality levels, supporting overall customer satisfaction of our products.

• Lead problem solving activities for both product and manufacturing processes, with assistance from Quality Engineer.
• Perform process validations, in-process inspections, and monitoring, analyzing the quality of manufacturing processes and products.
• Provide support to design, manufacturing, and quality engineering functions for data collection, analysis, product review, and process capabilities.
• Understand, adhere to, and develop processes compliant with the Quality Management Systems (QMS) objectives, as well as train other personnel to adhere to QMS standards.
• Perform internal ISO standard audits and provide audit support in designated areas.
• Provide formal documented FAI reports suitable for customer or internal use as required.
• Determine and use appropriate measuring tools and equipment to verify dimensional and functional requirements.
• Effectively communicate with appropriate areas as needed, (Operations, Supply, Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Quality, Customer Service, Production Planning, Logistics, etc.).
• Lead and/or assist in supporting the activities that maintain the calibration status of inspection, test, and measurement equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
   

You have:

• High school diploma or GED.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certification as Certified Welding Inspector (optional).
• Ability to read blueprints. GD&T knowledge is a plus.
• Strong interest in academic and career development; this role offers a career track into quality engineering and tuition assistance can be provided to assist in obtaining proper education to proceed. Final offer will include requirement to enroll in a degreed program within a specified time frame.
• 2+ years working in the quality/manufacturing field.
• Ability to use measurement tools and techniques – strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of charting and process control methods preferred.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) preferred.
   

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks is key to being successful in this role.
• Must be able to interpret order requirements, quotes, drawings, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometer, paint mill gauges, etc.).
• Skilled in identifying root causes of routine problems/issues and the ability to develop recommendations for resolution.
• Ability to interpret and apply Quality Systems / ISO procedures and documentation.
• Comfortable using computer systems and software including MS Office Applications.

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 www.nvent.com.

• 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