Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Nidec • Mankato, MN

1d • $85,400 - $128,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer provides broad support for quality activities by establishing quality assurance testing models for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products. The role supports supplier quality, customer complaint resolution, inspection systems, new-product quality planning, audits, calibration, factory improvements, procedures, and quality-control systems. It also assists the QA Manager with plant and department quality performance metrics. The position is based on-site in Mankato, Minnesota, and may require occasional travel of up to 10% to support supplier and customer needs.

The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The listed starting salary range is $85,400–$128,100, paid biweekly. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical or science field and states that the candidate must be a sole U.S. citizen.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in manufacturing or a related area.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent process management skills.
• Skill in developing employees in manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Competence with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to resolve problems and recognize opportunities with little direction.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or science field.
• Must be a sole U.S. citizen; the posting also specifies U.S. citizenship for positions in the North Mankato facility.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience in electrical generation is preferred.
• ASQ certification is desired but not required.
• Spanish as a second language is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead 6S events and participate in Kaizen and LEAN Enterprise activities.
• Develop a supplier evaluation system to meet quality requirements and qualify new suppliers.
• Guide customer complaints through timely problem resolution and failure analysis.
• Develop systems for inspection staff to disposition non-conforming material.
• Guide development of Quality Control Plans and PPAPs for new products.
• Implement lean manufacturing and error-proofing strategies on the production floor.
• Lead internal ISO 9000 self-assessment teams in support of external customer and agency audits of the QA system.
• Work with calibration staff to resolve calibration problems, reduce operating costs, and improve measurement and test equipment performance.
• Guide project leader teams on factory improvement efforts related to cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Write and revise operating procedures to comply with new or changed practices and external agency certification requirements.
• Develop innovative quality-control systems that improve customer satisfaction and are compatible with the ERP system.
• Assist the QA Manager with plant and department quality performance metrics to measure, report, and act on quality indicators.
• Adapt to and abide by 3Q6S principles.
• Travel occasionally, up to 10%, to support supplier and customer needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective from the first day.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% company match on the employee’s first 6% and an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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