Quality Technician

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.

We’re looking for people who put their innovation 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. This position is a development track to a quality engineering position, by providing structured involvement with quality engineering responsibilities.

• 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 blue prints. 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

Skills:

• 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
  • At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• 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 educati