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Job Summary

Job Description

Position Objective:

Develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls. Coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Safety-People, plant and property targeting zero lost days and zero incidences. This should be accomplished through the implementation of rigorous systems and adherence to these systems which transforms our culture to a safety driven organization which strives for continuous improvement.

• Continuous Improvement-By utilizing the knowledge and feedback of all associates we drive continuous improvement in our results regarding Safety, Quality, Cost, Training and Operational efficiency. This will be driven and sustained through an employee involvement/suggestion program.
• Quality-Improve our internal and external quality results targeting zero defects in all our processes. This will extend to robust supplier development and selection ensuring that they are held to the same standard of zero defects.
• Exceed Customer requirements/expectations-This will apply to Quality, Delivery, Flexibility and Speed of Implementation with respect to all customer interactions.
• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training teams and evaluating results.
• Interface with management, design engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Interface with sales, planning, and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and quality results.
• Design, develop and test and / or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods. This may include development of funding requests, scheduling project tasks and managing budget. Interface with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of machinery and equipment according to specifications and quality standards.
• Apply statistical methods and perform product / process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency. Provide leadership and team leading assistance in implementing Lean technologies such as set-up reduction, visual signal flow techniques, kan-ban and work sequencing tools, total productive maintenance, 5S and kaizen processes.
• Represent manufacturing engineering cross-functional teams. Provide manufacturing support and lead FMEA activities related to process and design for key product introductions.
• Manage multiple engineering projects from start-up to completion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Travel required to assist in product DFMA and/or product transfer between Reynosa MX, Lexington TN and Mankato facilities. May also require travel for training and other business needs.

Experience/Skills:

• 2 - 4 years related manufacturing experience
• Leader of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Proficient in:
  • CNC / Robotic machine programming
  • Computers i.e. Microsoft Office
  • CAD / Machine tooling and design
  • Problem analysis and resolution
  • Have knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and machining practices.
• Quality orientation and high attention to detail
• Ability to work with vendors, customers and employees

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree - BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Additional Job Details

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

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.