Quality Manager: Process Excellence & Compliance

Nidec Motor Corporation; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation is seeking a Manager of Quality to lead quality management across defined scope, directing quality engineers and analysts. You will advise leadership on risks and opportunities, and drive improvements in product and process quality while aligning with enterprise strategy.

The role reports to senior quality leadership and requires strong people management, strategic thinking, and hands-on problem solving to ensure customer requirements are met and compliance maintained

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field required.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (CQE, Six Sigma Black Belt) preferred.
• Typically 7+ years of progressive experience in quality, manufacturing, or operations roles.
• Prior people management or quality leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of quality plans, policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to quality management systems and customer requirements.
• Oversee audits, certifications and regulatory inspections.
• Identify quality risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of quality issues.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and monitor KPI performance.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering and Customer teams.

Skills

Quality Management

Audits & CAPA

Team Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Root Cause Analysis

KPIs & Metrics

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

CQE or Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred)

Tools

FMEA

8D Problem Solving

Statistical Analysis

Job description

Nidec Motor Corporation is seeking a Manager of Quality to lead quality management across defined scope, directing quality engineers and analysts. You will advise leadership on risks and opportunities, and drive improvements in product and process quality while aligning with enterprise strategy.

The role reports to senior quality leadership and requires strong people management, strategic thinking, and hands-on problem solving to ensure customer requirements are met and compliance maintained