Quality Manager
nVent · Houston, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceFull-time
About the role
This is a great opportunity to step into a highly visible Quality leadership role supporting one of nVent’s growing operations. You’ll have the chance to shape the site’s quality strategy, build and develop a team, and make a direct impact on product performance and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Own the site’s quality system — audits, ISO compliance, procedures, and continuous improvement
- Lead and develop the quality team (supervisors, technicians, and inspectors)
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve issues quickly and prevent recurrence
- Partner with operations to improve performance — reducing scrap, rework, and variation
- Oversee inspections, testing, and quality metrics to ensure consistent product performance
- Act as the point of contact for customer quality concerns, returns, and escalations
- Provide clear updates and insights to plant and corporate leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related) or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience leading quality in a manufacturing or construction environment
- Strong working knowledge of ISO standards and audits
- Proven experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA, 8D, etc.)
- Leadership experience managing teams and driving accountability
- Able to analyze data and turn it into actionable improvements
- Experience handling customer quality issues
Qualifications
- Nice to have certifications (CQE, CQA, Six Sigma, Lean)
- ISO Lead Auditor experience
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
- Effective organizational and prioritization skills
Benefits
We offer a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:
- 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
Pay
Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
Schedule
Full-time position