Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Summary

WHO WE ARE

The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Manufacturing Engineer with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to support the manufacturing of propulsion systems for battery-powered aircraft that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B.

Nidec is the world’s leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliance, and energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts. We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The ideal candidate will embody Nidec’s key pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity with their passion to learn, enthusiasm to exceed market expectations, and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production, you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization.

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, your role would focus on designing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. They work closely with design, production, and quality teams to enhance product manufacturability, streamline workflows, and implement automation where necessary.

The engineer will play a key role in manufacturing industrialization activities, process development, equipment selection, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives for aerospace electric motors.

The individual is responsible for:

Process Design and Improvement:

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for electrical motors, ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards.

• Verify, evaluate, and select manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, jigs, and poka-yoke systems to support production requirements and process robustness.

• Develop manufacturing layouts, process flow diagrams, line balancing activities, and material flow strategies to optimize manufacturing operations.

• Conduct time studies, cycle time analysis, takt time calculations, capacity analysis, and bottleneck identification to improve operational efficiency

• Analyze and improve production workflows, equipment, and tooling to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

• Support automation and semi-automation implementation initiatives where applicable.

Project Management:

• Lead and support engineering projects from conception through production, including process development, equipment selection, and troubleshooting.

• Coordinate equipment suppliers, integrators, contractors, and cross-functional teams during equipment development and implementation phases.

• Support new product introduction (NPI), prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up activities.

• Be available for temporary domestic and international travel or relocation assignments based on project and business needs.

Quality Assurance:

• Establish and monitor quality control measures to ensure products meet aerospace quality standards and specifications.

• Support quality department on investigating and resolving quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed.

• Develop and maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, SOPs, and Work Instructions.

• Perform process validations including IQ/OQ/PQ, capability studies, MSA, and SPC implementation where required.

• Participate in APQP/PPAP activities and manufacturing readiness reviews when applicable.

Technical Support:

• Provide technical support and training to production staff to ensure proper operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including process instructions, work instructions, and process control plans.

• Create and maintain manufacturing standards, process specifications, equipment validation documentation, and technical reports

• Prepare and present reports on process performance, project status, and improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions to address manufacturing challenges and inefficiencies.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies in all manufacturing processes.

• Promote a culture of safety and adhere to best practices in all engineering and manufacturing activities.

Technical Attributes and Experience

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment used in electrical motor production with experience on equipment validation, process development, and production line implementation.

• Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD, and other engineering tools.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, line balancing, ergonomics, and poka-yoke implementation.

• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, Work Instructions, SPC, MSA, and process validation methodologies.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make technical decisions independently and escalate appropriately when required.

• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and multinational stakeholders, including teams from Japan, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States.

• Self-motivated individuals with strong ownership mindset, accountability, organization, and adaptability.

• Strong negotiation, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Minimum Requirements (proficiency levels aligned to job level)

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) are a plus.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace or a related high-tech industry.

• Hands-on experience with electrical motor manufacturing processes, including assembly, testing, and quality control.

• Proficiency in English. Visa and Passport required.

• Japanese communication skills are highly preferred. Preferred Japanese level: N3 or above.

• Travel and temporarily relocate domestically or internationally based on project requirements.

Additional Job Details

Technical – T4

Organizational Impact

• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with major impact on departmental or job family results, using extensive technical principles
• Seasoned technical contributor; works under limited supervision
• Works independently on a wide range of moderately complex projects and may be responsible for entire projects or processes within team
• May contribute to the development of goals and planning efforts for the department

Communication & Influence

• Communicates with senior leadership and employees within and outside of department and/or job family on matters that require explanation, interpretation and/or advising; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• Influences employees within the business unit to agree and align on new concepts, practices and approaches

Innovation & Complexity

• Responsible for moderate to significant improvements of technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
• Problems are moderately complex, requiring application of broad and deep experience and technical expertise, and may impact multiple departments and/or job family

Leadership & Talent Management

• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to other professionals
• Manages end-to-end projects or processes

Knowledge & Experience

• Requires extensive (deep or broad) technical knowledge of specialty area with cross-functional and working knowledge of industry practices/other areas, typically obtained through advanced education and strong experience
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience

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

Day Shift (Mexico)

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.