Quality Sr Supv

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.

In this position, you will get to:

The Quality Senior Supervisor is responsible for ensuring defect-free incoming parts and maintaining in-house process quality by implementing and managing robust quality management systems. This role is essential in delivering high-quality products to customers and driving continuous improvement across supplier and internal processes at nVent.

• Supplier Quality Management:

• Lead the supplier approval process, assessing manufacturing standards, technology capabilities, and addressing Health, Safety, and Environmental risks (e.g., ROHS, REACH, WEEE).
• Facilitate supplier quality audits and risk assessments to maintain high compliance standards.

• In-process inspection and Report Management:

• Review incoming quality inspection, Material Review Board (MRB), in-process, and Outgoing Inspections (OBA) reports.
• Take corrective actions as necessary based on findings.

• Team Management:

• Manage and mentor assigned Quality Engineers and staff, reviewing their performance and fostering continuous improvement.
• Address internal and external quality concerns effectively.
• Ensure the successful achievement of objectives assigned by the Quality Manager and nVent Management.

• Performance Measurement:

• Monitor Supplier Quality (SQ) and Process Quality (PQ) performance metrics.
• Identify weaknesses and recommend actionable improvements.

• Facilitate root cause analysis for supplier and in-house quality issues.
• Validate Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) and internal 8D/CARs and oversee the implementation of corrective actions.

• Coordinate with the Purchasing and Finance teams to impose COPQ on suppliers for major issues.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Promote customer-preferred continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Kaizens, Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), PFMEA, and Control Plans.

• Deliver quality awareness training and support process improvement initiatives for suppliers and internal teams.

• Conduct risk assessments for departmental processes and tasks to ensure compliance and safety.

• New Product Launch Support :

• Ensure supplier quality aligns with required standards during new product launches.
• Test and validate new development samples from suppliers.
• Work with Engineering teams to define and validate process parameters, ensuring supplier process capabilities meet product requirements.

• Academic background in Bachelor of Engineering (BE / B. Tech) in in Electrical / Electronics / E&TE / Mechanical
• Previous experience of 10 or more years of work experience in manufacturing areas Supplier quality, Manufacturing Quality & NPD Quality
• Knowledge / Certification of ISO Lead Auditor, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA. 6 Sigma, IPC610 & IPC/WHMA-A-620 Training/Certification are as an added advantage
• Expertise in driving improvement through problem-solving methodologies (8D, Kaizen, A3, Lean, 6 Sigma).
• Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands

• 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 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 oriented
  • Optimistic and energizing
  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees