Quality Assurance Engineer II

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Job Summary

Nidec Aerospace is seeking a qualified Quality Assurance Engineer II that will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of aerospace electrical motors throughout their lifecycle, with a strong focus on the product launch phase. This role involves developing and implementing quality control systems, conducting audits and inspections, and collaborating with the Design engineering team to ensure seamless integration of new products into manufacturing processes.

Job Description

The individual is responsible for:

• Lead the supplier approval process, conduct the quality systems audit process on site to include follow-up and closure of open items discovered during audits.
• Qualify new suppliers and assess their manufacturing capabilities aligned with Design Engineers for aerospace requirements.
• Supplier Auditing & Assessment: Conduct pre-selection evaluations, audits, and ongoing performance reviews to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Quality Issue Resolution: Serve as the primary contact for supplier quality issues, drive root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions using tools like 8D and Six Sigma methodology.
• Assist product managers in supplier business reviews.
• Performance Monitoring: Define, track and monitor supplier KPIs to evaluate performance and initiate improvement plans.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with purchasing, engineering, and production teams to align quality requirements and drive supplier improvements.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure supplier products meet applicable standards such as AS9100, customer and internal specifications.
• Monitor and verify effectiveness of suppliers quality improvements.
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and review supplier documentation, including quality records and traceability.
• Follow up closely First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 with suppliers
• Support quality team (QE/APQP)
• Develop procedures for incoming inspection process as well as inspection methods
• Assist suppliers to maintain 100% PPAP compliance for all pre-preproduction builds and production builds

Technical Attributes and Experience

• Minimum, M.S. degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering.
• Experience: + 5  years in supplier quality or quality engineering within a manufacturing environment Preferred in Aerospace industry.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes ,mechanical system and assembly operations
• General knowledge for the use of GD&T to verify that parts meet the specified tolerances using tools such as CMMs, Calipérs and micrometers, Optical comparators , and a clear criteria for pass/fail decisions defined on design documents.
• Willingness and documentation to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice (American visa and Passport)
• Spanish and English proficient
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use metrology tools.
• Auditing Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective planning, leadership, and time management.

 PREFERRED:Proficiency in 8D, Six Sigma, SPC, Control Plan, FMEA.Full understanding and training evidence for AS9145 APQP-PPAP.Familiarity with QMS standards. AS9100, AS9120,

Additional Job Details

Technical – T2
Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using practical technical principles
• Intermediate-level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision and may seek advice of more senior employees in the same area
• Failure to achieve results requires allocation of additional resources to meet goals and impacts project completion with the potential for additional financial expense.
• Works on smaller, less complex projects/assignments
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family, explaining and interpreting matters related to the department; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• May influence employees within own job area at an operational level
Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for making minor improvements to technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
• Problems faced may be difficult but are not complex, requiring application of technical skills/analysis drawing from prior experiences, and typically involve consideration of multiple issues and impact job family and/or multiple teams
Leadership & Talent Management
• May provide guidance, help with training and review work of entry-level employees
• May lead parts of less complex projects or processes
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires understanding of basic context and practical knowledge of technical and business environment as well as potential and upcoming technical advances within area of specialization, typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 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

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