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 Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units. From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality. Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers’ electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry’s leading manufacturer. Job Description Shift: 1st Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Work Location: On-Site (Mankato, MN) Starting Salary: $85,400 - $128,100 Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly At Nidec, we prioritize our team's well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us. Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities. Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day. Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best in-class company match of 100% on the employee's first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future. Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays. Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth. Position Objective: Provide diverse support of Quality activities by setting quality assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products. Essential Duties/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. Work with calibration staff to resolve calibration problems and reduce operating costs and improve performance of measurement and test equipment. Guide project leader teams 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 principals. Occasional travel (up to 10%) may be required to support supplier and customer needs. Experience/Skills: 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. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in technical or science field. MUST BE A SOLE US CITIZEN Additional Job Details CHECK OUT OUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Nidec Power | Careers Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec 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, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf Work Shift Schedule First Shift (United States of America) 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.

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