Quality Engineer

Overview

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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.

Nidec is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to aid in providing leadership for the Quality team in the resolution of problems and continuous improvement of product, processes, and the Quality management system. The Quality Engineer will aid in the development and implementation of systems and processes that promote the prevention of internal and external failures, and will assure compliance to internal, customer, and 3rd party regulatory standards and requirements. The Quality Engineer will ensure manufacturing processes are capable of meeting requirements, as well as define process steps to maintain the company and plant quality system. Interested candidates, who meet the requirements below, are encouraged to apply today!

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage effective process and product controls to ensure product quality.
• Resolve daily in-process quality issues.
• Evaluate and monitor raw material, in-process, and finished good components against customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead investigation and resolution for internal nonconformances, customer product quality complaints, and supplier quality concerns using disciplined problem-solving techniques (8D, DMAIC, etc.).
• Capture and maintain Quality scorecard metrics, and recommend improvements with the goal of transitioning the organization from a reactive to a proactive culture.
• Develop and lead internal product/process quality audit system, including closing out audit findings and reporting results to upper management.
• Design systems for recording and analyzing product quality levels, and interpret and report trends and improvement plans as part of the Quality Operating System.
• Create, modify, and implement sampling plans, quality standards, and process control instructions.
• Maintain gage calibration system to support measurement needs in production and QA.
• Review new product designs and processes to ensure quality of design and conformance requirements.

Min Compensation

Max Compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, Quality, or Equivalent on the job experience
• Dependable – will do tasks thoroughly to completion
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimension & Tolerance System
• Good analytical skills
• Experience with basic quality tools
• Experience with CMM, Optical Comparator, Veri-roll, and Peko
• Proficient PC word processing and spreadsheet software skills
• Good oral, presentation, and written communication skills
• Ability to work with & communicate with vendors
• Initiative to work with minimum supervision & manage overall task
• Courage to take on challenges with the possibility of failure
• Passion for learning
• Available for travel with short notice (possible international)

Company Website

Nidec Motor Corporation

Company Profile

Nidec Corporation has established itself as an international conglomerate that handles “everything that spins and moves.” After starting with only four employees, Nidec has grown to include more than 140,000 workers across the globe. The company has been recognized in various publications, including Businessweek and Forbes, for its innovations in the motor industry.

The company currently boasts the most significant global market share for small precision motors. Exponential growth through mergers and acquisitions over the past few decades means that Nidec now manufactures motors that run the spectrum from those original tiny motors to much larger motors powering heavy commercial and industrial equipment.

Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment – and everything in between. The company has more than 300 subsidiary companies spanning the globe. This global reach uniquely positions us to supply high-quality products that contribute to the betterment of society worldwide.

Historical Timeline of Nidec’s Commercial and Industrial Motors Brands

1908: The U.S. MOTORS® brand begins as part of U.S. Electrical Manufacturing Company.

1980: Nidec SR Drives Ltd is founded, stemming from fundamental research work conducted at two leading universities in the United Kingdom.

1999: Nidec SR Drives Manufacturing Ltd is established to meet rapidly increasing demand for industrial products.

2010: Nidec Corporation acquires the motors and controls business of Emerson Electric Company – including the U.S. MOTORS brand – forming Nidec Motor Corporation. Nidec also acquires the HURST® brand. Both acquisitions assist the company in responding to a wide variety of customer needs for small to large motors as it continues to seek further growth.

2012: Nidec Corporation acquires the MERKLE-KORFF® brand as part of its acquisition of Kinetik Group Inc.

2017: Nidec Corporation acquires the LEROY-SOMER™, CONTROL TECHNIQUES™ and KATO ENGINEERING™ brands, broadening its motor offering and product lineup to include variable speed drive and a complete range of generators and extending its global presence.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at NidecNidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000