Senior QA Engineer - Lean, ISO & Kaizen Leader

Nidec Corporation; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health and Wellness

Retirement Savings: 401(k) match

Work-Life Balance

Education Assistance

Job summary

Nidec Corporation, based in Mankato, MN, seeks a seasoned Quality professional to lead 6S/LEAN initiatives, develop supplier evaluations and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing quality. The role emphasizes process leadership, problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include leading QA teams, implementing PPAPs for new products, and supporting ISO audits, with occasional travel up to 10%. US citizenship is required for North Mankato positions.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in manufacturing with a preference for electrical generation or in a related area.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent process management skills.
• Skilled in the development of employees in manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• ASQ certification is desired but not required.
• Spanish as a second language is beneficial.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Ability to resolve problems and recognize opportunities with little direction.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be a US citizen for positions in North Mankato facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead 6S events along with Kaizen and LEAN Enterprise activities.
• Develop supplier evaluation system to meet quality requirements and qualify new suppliers.
• Guide customer complaints with expedient problem resolution and failure analysis.
• Develop inspection staff systems for disposition of non-conforming material.
• Guide the development of Quality Control Plans and PPAP’s for new products and implement lean manufacturing and error proofing strategies on the production floor.
• Lead internal ISO9000 self-assessment teams to support external customer and agency audits of the QA system.

Skills

Leadership

Process management

Problem solving

English communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Nidec Corporation, based in Mankato, MN, seeks a seasoned Quality professional to lead 6S/LEAN initiatives, develop supplier evaluations and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing quality. The role emphasizes process leadership, problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include leading QA teams, implementing PPAPs for new products, and supporting ISO audits, with occasional travel up to 10%. US citizenship is required for North Mankato positions.