Process Assurance Engineer

Nidec Aerospace; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Aerospace, a joint venture between Nidec and Embraer, is hiring a Process Assurance Engineer in Atlanta, GA. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on ensuring manufacturing and engineering processes meet quality, reliability, and safety requirements for Electric Propulsion Systems.

You will design and optimize process flows, monitor performance, and implement controls to reduce variability while collaborating with engineering, production, and quality teams to maintain compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
• Experience in regulated or high-precision industries such as aerospace or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing or production processes.
• Familiarity with quality and process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, SPC) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize process flows.
• Monitor process performance and implement controls to reduce variability.
• Investigate process deviations and perform root cause analyses.
• Maintain compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements.
• Support documentation, audits, and deployment of best practices.

Skills

Process Engineering

Process Design

Analytical Skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced degree or certifications

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

FMEA

SPC

Job description

Company Description

Nidec Aerospace is a joint venture between Nidec and Embraer, combining world-class motor technology with deep aviation expertise to advance the future of aerospace. The company designs and manufactures high-efficiency, lightweight Electric Propulsion Systems that serve diverse applications such as eVTOL, eSTOL, eCTOL, agriculture drones, cargo drones, and specialized aerospace platforms. By integrating high-volume, cost-effective motor manufacturing with proven aerospace engineering, Nidec Aerospace strives to set new performance and reliability standards. Team members contribute to innovative solutions that support safer, more sustainable, and more efficient air mobility across emerging and established markets.

Role Description

The Process Assurance Engineer is a full-time role responsible for ensuring that manufacturing and engineering processes consistently meet quality, reliability, and safety requirements for Electric Propulsion Systems. Based in Atlanta, GA, this hybrid position allows for a mix of on-site work and work-from-home flexibility, depending on project needs. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and optimizing process flows, monitoring process performance, implementing controls to reduce variability, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. The role involves collaborating with engineering, production, and quality teams to investigate process deviations, perform root cause analyses, and maintain compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements. The Process Assurance Engineer also supports documentation, audits, and the deployment of best practices to enhance efficiency and product consistency.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Process Engineering and Process Design, with experience developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing or production processes.
• Knowledge of Process Control principles and methods, including monitoring, data collection, and use of control strategies to maintain stable operations.
• Well-developed Analytical Skills for interpreting process data, conducting root cause analysis, and making data-driven recommendations.
• Background in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with the ability to apply core principles to aerospace or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field); advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Experience working in regulated or high-precision industries such as aerospace, automotive, or advanced electronics is beneficial.
• Familiarity with quality and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, SPC) is an advantage.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and contribute in a hybrid work setting.
• Ability to document processes clearly, follow safety and compliance requirements, and manage multiple projects or priorities.