Quality Assurance Engineer

Nidec • Lexington, TN

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About The Position

The Quality Assurance Engineer I is an entry-level technical role that supports quality assurance activities to help ensure products, processes, and systems meet defined quality standards and regulatory requirements. The role applies foundational engineering and quality principles while developing familiarity with structured quality methods, problem-solving tools, and compliance expectations.

The position supports the Quality organization through quality planning, inspection support, data analysis, and documentation in manufacturing or operational environments. It is developmental and builds a foundation in quality systems, standards, and engineering discipline. The role works under supervision and follows standard processes; assignments are generally defined by others and limited in scope. The position typically reports to a Quality Assurance Engineer II, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, or Engineering Manager.

The Quality Assurance Engineer supports inspection and testing, quality data collection, documentation, nonconformance and corrective-action activities, process monitoring, compliance awareness, cross-functional communication, and continuous improvement. The role works with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams, and develops familiarity with tools such as SPC, basic FMEA concepts, and process capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Entry-level experience, typically 0–2 years, including internships or co-ops in quality, manufacturing, or engineering roles.
• Foundational understanding of engineering and quality principles.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools, including spreadsheets and documents.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong willingness to learn quality systems and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of quality assurance activities for products or processes.
• Assist with inspection, testing, and verification of materials or products.
• Help ensure adherence to quality specifications, standards, and work instructions.
• Support incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Collect and record quality data accurately; assist with basic measurement, testing, and evaluation activities.
• Prepare and maintain inspection records, reports, logs, and other quality documentation; ensure records are complete, accurate, and properly retained.
• Support audit readiness through disciplined documentation practices.
• Assist with documenting nonconformances and quality issues; support root-cause analysis and corrective-action activities.
• Track corrective actions and verify completion as directed.
• Monitor process performance and quality metrics, help identify trends or deviations from specifications, and escalate quality risks or issues under guidance.
• Follow internal quality systems, procedures, and control plans; learn applicable customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to support communication of quality requirements and findings.
• Participate in quality meetings or reviews as assigned.
• Learn quality tools such as SPC, basic FMEA concepts, and process capability; participate in continuous-improvement or problem-solving activities.
• Develop foundational quality engineering and analytical skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level