Associate Manufacturing Engineer

We 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.Job Summary.Job DescriptionPosition 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:• Responsible for knowledge of plant electrical utility service and distribution• Maintain and optimize existing plant robotics (robotic welding)• Ensure accurate data acquisition and archival of key processes (SQL server archive for VPI)• Lead efforts to implement process controls and monitoring on powder paint wash system• Lead efforts to improve productivity through automation of select processes• Support maintenance staff related to motors and drives• Support product testing functions as needed• 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.• Confer with management, design engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.• Confer 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.• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of machinery and equipment according to specifications and quality standards. • Apply statistical methods, lean manufacturing principles and perform product / process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency. • Represent manufacturing engineering cross-functional teams.• Manage multiple engineering projects from start-up to completion • Participate in plant wide safety initiatives • Perform other related duties as assignedWORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSExperience/Skills:• 0 to 3 years related manufacturing experience required• Robotics and Automation (PLS, Motors, Drives, etc.)• Capital Project Management• Industrial Electricity• Computer proficiency• Quality orientation and high attention to detail• Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolutionAdditional Job DetailsEducation:• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technical field requiredEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at NidecNidec 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: Shift ScheduleFirst Shift (United States of America)No SolicitingNidec 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.SummaryLocation: North America/USA/Tennessee/Lexington, TNType: Full time