Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Nidec Motor Corporation; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve production processes, maximizing efficiency in assembly lines. The ideal candidate will evaluate processes based on quality and efficiency criteria, design equipment, and manage workflows effectively.

Qualified applicants should have over 10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and IT competence are essential. This role is part of the First Shift in the United States.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing processes based on quality criteria.
• Study production and machine requirements.
• Develop and test automated and manual systems.
• Design and install manufacturing equipment.
• Organize and manage workflows and resources.
• Integrate disparate systems in manufacturing.

Skills

10+ years of relevant experience

Problem-solving skills

Teamworking skills

Relevant technical knowledge

Good leadership skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer develops and improves the production process for manufacturing goods. They determine the best way to use a piece of machinery and how the assembly line workers can maximize efficiency.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Evaluate manufacturing processes based on quality criteria, such as efficiency and speed.
• Study production and machine requirements.
• Develop and test effective automated and manual systems.
• Design and install equipment.
• Organize and manage manufacturing workflows and resources.
• Integrate disparate systems (e.g. equipment handling, transport).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Teamworking skills.
• Relevant technical knowledge.
• Good leadership skill, IT skills and communication.

Additional Job Details

Nidec 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, visit http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)