Senior QA Engineer: Lead Quality & Kaizen Initiatives

Nidec Motor Corporation; Mankato (MN); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 128 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement & continuing ed.

Resumo da oferta

Nidec Motor Corporation in Mankato, MN is hiring for a Quality role overseeing raw materials, in-process, and finished product QA activities. This on-site position runs Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with a starting salary of $85,400 to $128,100 and bi-weekly pay.

You will lead QA improvement initiatives, develop QC plans, and collaborate on audits and calibration projects. Required: 4–6 years in manufacturing (electrical generation preferred), Bachelor's in technical/science, US citizenship,

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in technical or science field is required.
• 4-6 years of manufacturing experience preferred in electrical generation or related area.
• US citizenship is required for North Mankato facility.
• Strong English communication skills; Spanish helpful.

Responsabilidades

• Lead 6S, Kaizen and LEAN initiatives on the production floor.
• Develop supplier evaluation and PPAP processes for new products.
• Investigate and resolve customer quality complaints with root-cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain Quality Control Plans and inspections.
• Support ISO9000 self-assessment and external audits.
• Collaborate with calibration staff to reduce costs and improve metrology.
• Draft and revise standard operating procedures to meet changing practices.
• Drive continuous quality improvements and ERP-aligned controls.
• Travel up to 10% to support suppliers/customers.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Process management

Problem solving

English communication

MS Office

Minimal supervision

Team leadership

Lean / 6S

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in technical or science

Ferramentas

ASQ certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Nidec Motor Corporation in Mankato, MN is hiring for a Quality role overseeing raw materials, in-process, and finished product QA activities. This on-site position runs Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with a starting salary of $85,400 to $128,100 and bi-weekly pay.

You will lead QA improvement initiatives, develop QC plans, and collaborate on audits and calibration projects. Required: 4–6 years in manufacturing (electrical generation preferred), Bachelor's in technical/science, US citizenship,