Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Summary

At Nidec’s Lexington, Tennessee facility we specialize in Fabrication, Machining, Metal Stamping, Assembly and Painting processes for large power generation alternators. We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and enhancement of our production processes.
The Manufacturing Engineer’s primary responsibility is to optimize machinery utilization and streamline assembly line operations to maximize efficiency. To excel in this role, ideal candidates should have a strong background in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Equipment, or Robotics Engineering.
If you are a highly skilled engineer with a passion for innovation and a commitment to achieving excellence in manufacturing, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our dynamic team.

Job Description

Responsibilities & Duties

• Study production and machine requirements.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes based on quality criteria, such as efficiency and speed.
• Design and install equipment.
• Organize and manage manufacturing workflows and resources.
• 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.
• 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 assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Problem-solving skills.

Additional Job Details

Education:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technical field required

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

First Shift (United States of America)

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.