Quality Engineer II: Motors Reliability & On-Site QA

NIDEC Defense Group; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NIDEC Defense Group seeks a Quality Assurance professional to perform failure analyses on motors and lead corrective actions in collaboration with our St. Louis plants. You will review quality issues with customers, drive improvements, and present data-driven findings to stakeholders.

The role requires 2+ years in motor manufacturing QA, familiarity with problem-solving tools, and willingness to travel both in the U.S. and abroad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years in Quality Assurance in motor manufacturing or similar field.
• Familiar with quality problem-solving tools and statistics.
• Experience in motor assembly and manufacturing.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• Able to work with global cross-functional teams.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analyses of motors returned to St. Louis and drive corrective actions with Nidec plants.
• Conduct customer on-site visits to review quality issues and drive improvement actions.
• Host periodic meetings with customers to review quality metrics.
• Utilize problem-solving tools such as 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto, etc.
• Perform data analytics, reporting, and management presentations.
• Respond to customers’ corrective action (SCAR/8D) requests.
• Work with Nidec St. Louis Engineers to support new product developments.

Job description

NIDEC Defense Group seeks a Quality Assurance professional to perform failure analyses on motors and lead corrective actions in collaboration with our St. Louis plants. You will review quality issues with customers, drive improvements, and present data-driven findings to stakeholders.

The role requires 2+ years in motor manufacturing QA, familiarity with problem-solving tools, and willingness to travel both in the U.S. and abroad.