Supervisor, Engineering

Nidec Corporation; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation is seeking a Test Engineering Supervisor to lead the planning, development, and implementation of testing procedures for products through all stages of development and manufacturing.

The role involves defining test requirements, compiling data, and guiding staff to ensure accurate test data and timely reporting, with oversight of budgets and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional certification with 5 years of relevant experience.
• English language proficiency required.
• Experience leading or managing a test lab or testing projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish test lab standards and operating procedures.
• Maintain and improve test lab facilities and equipment to increase testing accuracy.
• Create test lab schedule across all projects.
• Assign work to test lab staff.
• Direct and monitor test lab staff to meet schedule and data accuracy.
• Review and approve test lab reports before release.
• Discuss test results with Engineering after testing.
• Direct training of test lab staff.
• Assist in creating Annual Expense and Capital Budgets.
• Support Services and Manufacturing to solve field and unit problems.

Skills

English (mandatory)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

The Test Engineering Supervisor will manage the planning, development, and implementation of procedures for the testing and evaluation of products for all phases of product development and/or manufacturing. Specifies tests to be performed, compiles data, and makes recommendations for changes required in testing equipment procedures, manufacturing processes, new testing requirements and/or design of testing equipment. Recommends the purchase of test equipment. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Establish test lab standards and operating procedures
• Maintain and continue to improve test lab facilities and equipment to maintain or increase testing accuracy to increase testing abilities
• Create test lab - "Product Test Schedule" across all projects (new and existing product testing).
• Assign work to test lab staff.
• Direct and monitor test lab staff work on daily basis, to ensure work is done on time (per schedule) and test data is accurate.
• Review and approve test lab reports before they are released.
• Discuss test results / reports with Engineering upon completion of testing.
• Direct training / education of test lab staff.
• Play key role in creating Annual Expense and Capital Budgets.
• Assist Services to solve Field Unit Problems, as required
• Assist manufacturing to solve Manufacturing Unit Problems, as required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct impact on departmental or job family results
• Delivers operational results that have impact on the immediate or short-term results (e.g., less than 1 year) for the department and/or job family group
• Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals
• Communicates with parties within and occasionally outside of own department or job family, which may include external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• Requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies, practices and procedures
• Responsible for making moderate improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the job area
• Problems are difficult and moderately complex and typically impact multiple departments or job family
• Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues
• Manages a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals
• Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results
• Typically has hiring, firing, promotion, and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval
• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one job area
• Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization
• Typically has a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional certification and 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Languages English mandatory.
• Other language skills are helpful.

Core Competencies

• Technical Leadership
• Test Engineering Expertise
• Laboratory Operations Management
• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Decision Making
• Process and System Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Coaching and Talent Development
• Resource Management
• Quality and Accuracy Focus
• Equipment and Facility Management
• Budgeting and Cost Management
• Adaptability
• Stakeholder Management

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity Action at Nidec

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and 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, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting. Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

Nidec has worked its way up to become the world's No.1 manufacturer of small precision motors. In the process, Nidec has gradually expanded its product lineup to include a variety of small to large motors, application products for machinery, and electronic and optical components. At present, its products are used in a wide range of fields and devices including information and telecommunications equipment, office equipment, home appliances, automobiles, industrial equipment, and environmental energy. "For Everything that Spins and Moves", the Group is creating next-generation drive technologies to meet the needs of the society.