Supplier Quality Engineer III

This position can be based in either our Blaine or Anoka. 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.

• Act as the critical link between production, program teams, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and ensure seamless delivery.
• Establish deep, collaborative relationships with internal engineering and sourcing teams to identify and mitigate production risks before they happen.
• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and Kaizen events, fostering an environment where quality is the top priority.
• Evaluate supplier robustness, validate the effectiveness of their actions, and lead supplier engagement and cadences.
• Participate in audits and lead the Supplier PPAP process to maintain the highest manufacturing excellence.
• Travel up to 30% to visit supplier locations and work hands‑on with our partners.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree, preferred in an engineering discipline.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years in Supplier Quality related functions.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis (RCCA, 8D, 3L5Y), Control Plans, FMEA’s, and Process Capability Studies.
• Preferred:
  
  Certifications:
  
  CQE, CMQ, CQA, or APQP; ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor training;
  Six Sigma, Lean, and Process Improvement training.
• Highly effective communicator at all levels.
• Passion for mentoring and coaching, with the ability to lead and train Quality Technicians.

Compensation Range: $76,000.00 - $. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual or long‑term incentives.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans 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 including a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back‑up care services, paid time off, volunteer time, well‑being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.