Quality Assurance Engineer

Nidec - Mankato, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Mankato, MN

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Quality Assurance position at Nidec involves supporting quality activities by establishing testing models for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products. The role emphasizes participation in quality improvement initiatives, supplier development, and problem resolution related to customer complaints. The position also includes responsibilities for developing quality control plans, conducting audits, and leading factory improvement projects to enhance quality and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 6S events along with Kaizen and LEAN Enterprise activities.
• Develop suppliers to meet quality requirements and qualify new suppliers.
• Support customer complaints with expedient problem resolution and failure analysis.
• Guide inspection staff through disposition of non-conforming material and print GD&T.
• Develop Quality Control Plans and PPAP's for new products and implement lean manufacturing and error proofing strategies on the production floor.
• Perform internal ISO9000 self-assessment audits, support external customer and agency audits of the QA system.
• Work with calibration staff to resolve calibration problems and reduce operating costs and improve performance of measurement and test equipment.
• Act as project leader for factory improvement efforts related to reduced cost and improved quality.
• Write and revise operating procedures to comply with new and changed practices as well as external agency certification.
• Deliver innovation in quality control systems that provide increased customer satisfaction and are compatible with ERP system.
• Assist QA Manager with Plant and Department Quality performance metrics to measure, report and act on Quality indicators.
• Adapt and abide by the 3Q6s principles.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing with a preference for electrical generation or in a related area.
• Good leadership skills.
• Good process management skills.
• Skilled in the development of employees in manufacturing processes.
• Good problem-solving skills and methodologies.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• 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 the North Mankato facility.

Nice-to-haves

• ASQ Certification is desired but not required.
• Spanish as a second language is beneficial.