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Senior Quality Engineer

Job in San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92140, USA
Listing for: nVent Electric Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Engineering, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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:

At nVent Management Company, as a Senior Quality Engineer, you will engage with a dedicated team striving for perfect quality throughout manufacturing. Supporting the nVent Schroff business and aerospace and defense sectors, you will contribute significantly to quality advancement, supplier quality management, regulatory adherence, and ongoing development. You will perform in a dynamic atmosphere, directing quality improvement activities and sustaining outstanding standards.

Your position includes:

* Assessing customer quality requirements and specifications in advance to guarantee alignment with aerospace, defense, and customer-specific standards prior to the start of production.

* Serving as the Quality representative in a Lean manufacturing environment, embedding "Quality at the Source" into all site processes.

* Supporting supplier quality activities and partnering closely with suppliers to improve quality performance and resolve quality concerns.

* Incorporating quality tools such as FMEA, Quality Control Plans, SPC, FAI, PPAP, Metrics, and Product/Process Capability to guarantee quality is attained through process validation.

* Driving problem-solving initiatives for internal (NCMR), supplier quality, and external (RMA) issues by analyzing data from process monitoring, failure analysis, warranty claims, customer complaints, capability studies, and continuous improvement projects.

* Developing and directing effective corrective and preventive measures based on monitoring and assessing internal and external process inputs.

* Supporting the New Product Development team by applying predictive reliability and lessons learned to new products. Analyzing data and performing reviews to establish acceptance criteria, specifications, and control limits.

* Applying statistical analysis and quality metrics to identify trends, reduce risk, and improve overall process performance.

* Partnering with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality groups to ensure quality requirements are successfully incorporated into manufacturing processes.

* Providing mentorship and support to quality personnel, including working closely with the First Article Inspector and other quality team members.

YOU HAVE:

* A Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

* Around 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and quality engineering environments, preferably within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries.

* Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and Minitab, along with strong data analysis skills.

* Experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS), preferably Intelex or similar systems.

* Skilled in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methods (Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification/experience preferred).

* Knowledge and demonstrated capability in applying and instructing Six Sigma, Lean tools, statistical methods, and quality system controls.

* Experience with supplier quality, auditing, corrective actions, and quality planning activities.

* Knowledge of aerospace, defense, and regulated quality management systems (AS9100 requirements and customer-specific requirements).

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…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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