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Quality Coordinator, Supplier PPAP Planning and Execution

nVent · Anoka, MN · 1 wk ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$23.9–$44.4/hrFull-time

About the Role

Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) activities across multiple programs, ensuring on-time and compliant submissions and approvals.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, and suppliers to collect, validate, and maintain PPAP-related documentation and requirements.
  • Develop, maintain, and monitor PPAP project trackers, ensuring accurate status reporting, milestone tracking, and document control throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support supplier PPAP submission planning, timing, follow-up, and issue resolution to meet project launch and customer requirements.
  • Monitor PPAP readiness and proactively identify, communicate, and escalate risks that may impact quality, timing, or program success.
  • Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and reporting tools to measure PPAP performance, supplier responsiveness, approval rates, and overall project readiness.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by standardizing PPAP tracking processes, improving data accuracy, and supporting automation and digitalization efforts.
  • Provide regular project updates and performance reporting to cross-functional teams and Supplier Quality leadership.

Requirements

  • Academic background in Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field.
  • Previous experience in or with:
    • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
    • Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, or Manufacturing environments
    • Cross-functional project coordination and supplier management

Skills

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Data analysis, KPI reporting, and dashboard development
  • Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills

Work Environment

  • Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands
  • Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
  • Ability to occasionally walk production floors and supplier facilities
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods

About the Company

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. 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. Our robust portfolio includes industry-leading brands such as nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE.

Our principal office is in London, and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. We have a dynamic global reach with diverse operations that provide plentiful career opportunities and allow you to make an impact every day.

Core Values

  • Innovative & adaptable
  • Dedicated to absolute integrity
  • Focused on the customer first
  • Respectful and team oriented
  • Optimistic and energizing
  • Accountable for performance

Community Commitment

  • 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.

Pay

Compensation Range: $23.90 - $44.40 Per Hour. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefits

  • 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 may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

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