Quality Assurance Engineer

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We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society. Job Summary Nidec is the world's No. 1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units. From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality. Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers' electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry's leading manufacturer. Job Description Shift: 1st Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Work Location: On-Site (Mankato, MN) Starting Salary: $72,600 - $108,900 Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly At Nidec, we prioritize our team's well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us. Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities. Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day. Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best in-class company match of 100% on the employee's first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future. Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays. Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth. Position Objective: Driven Quality Engineer focused on continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and supplier performance management, looking to support high-quality production and cost reduction initiatives Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Participate in and/or lead 6S events along with Kaizen and LEAN Enterprise activities. Develop suppliers to meet quality requirements and qualify new suppliers. Support customer complaints with expedient problem resolution and failure analysis. Guide inspection staff though disposition of non-conforming material and print GD&T. Develop Quality Control Plans and PPAP's for new products and implement lean manufacturing and error proofing strategies on the production floor. Perform internal ISO9000 self-assessment audits, support external customer and agency audits of the QA system. Work with calibration staff to resolve calibration problems and reduce operating costs and improve performance of measurement and test equipment. Act as project leader for factory improvement efforts related to reduced cost and improved quality. Write and revise operating procedures to comply with new and changed practices as well as external agency certification. Deliver innovation in quality control systems that provide increased customer satisfaction and are compatible with ERP system. Assist QA Manager with Plant and Department Quality performance metrics to measure, report and act on Quality indicators. Adapt and abide by the 3Q6s principals. Occasional travel (up to 5%) may be required to support supplier and customer needs. Experience/Skills: 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing with a preference for electrical generation or in a related area. Good Leadership skills Good Process management skills. Skilled in the development of employees in manufacturing processes. Good problem-solving skills and methodologies. Good written and verbal English communication skills. ASQ Certification is desired but not required. Spanish as a second language is

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