Manufacturing Engineer

Nidec Manufacturing EngineerWe begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.Shift: 1st OR 2nd ShiftDays of Work:Monday – Friday (First Shift)Monday - Thursday (Second Shift)Work Hours:8:00am to 5:00 pm (First Shift)2:00pm to 12:00am (Second Shift)Work Location: On-site (North Mankato, MN)Starting Salary: $85,400 to $128,100 AnnuallyPay Frequency: Bi-WeeklyAt Nidec, we prioritize our team's well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and disability coverage, effective from your first day.Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match of 100% on the employee's first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.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 completionPerform other related duties as assignedTravel 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.Assist in leading others in the manufacturing group.Experience/Skills:5+ years related manufacturing experience.Leader of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing initiativesProficient in:CNC / Robotic machine programmingComputers i.e. Microsoft OfficeCAD / Machine tooling and designProblem analysis and resolutionHave knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and machining practices.Quality orientation and high attention to detailAbility to work with vendors, customers and employeesMust be a sole US CitizenEducation:BS Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing EngineeringMUST BE A SOLE US CITIZEN