Quality Assurance Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Engineering Support Support implementation of quality assurance activities for products or processes Assist with inspection, testing, and verification of materials or products Help ensure adherence to quality specifications, standards, and work instructions Inspection, Testing & Data Collection Support incoming, in‐process, and final inspection activities Collect and record quality data accurately Assist with basic measurement, testing, and evaluation activities Documentation & Quality Records Prepare and maintain quality documentation such as inspection records, reports, and logs Ensure quality records are complete, accurate, and properly retained Support audit readiness through disciplined documentation practices Nonconformance & Corrective Action Support Assist with documenting nonconformances and quality issues Support root‐cause analysis and corrective action activities Track corrective actions and verify completion as directed Process & Product Monitoring Monitor process performance and quality metrics Assist with identifying trends or deviations from specifications Escalate quality risks or issues under guidance Compliance & Standards Awareness Follow internal quality systems, procedures, and control plans Support compliance with customer, regulatory, or industry standards (e.g., ISO, IATF, AS, FDA environments as applicable) Learn applicable quality and compliance requirements Cross‐Functional Collaboration Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams Support communication of quality requirements and findings Participate in quality meetings or reviews as assigned Continuous Improvement & Learning Learn quality tools such as SPC, basic FMEA concepts, and process capability Participate in continuous improvement or problem‐solving activities Develop foundational quality engineering and analytical skills Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field required Entry‐level role; typically 0–2 years of experience, including internships or co‐ops in quality, manufacturing, or engineering roles Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Foundational understanding of engineering and quality principles Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy Basic analytical and problem‐solving skills Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and procedures Proficiency with basic computer tools (spreadsheets, documents) Clear written and verbal communication skills Strong willingness to learn quality systems and standards
• Additional Job Details
• Technical – T1 Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within job area with indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using basic technical principles
• Entry-level technical contributor; follows standard processes and works under supervision
• Failure to achieve results typically requires allocation of additional resources and may result in additional financial expense
• Work is defined by others within smaller, less complex projects/assignments and generally more limited in scope Communication & Influence
• Communicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement Innovation & Complexity
• May be responsible for contributing to recommended enhancements in technical/business systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness within job area
• Problems are routine, drawing from standard procedures and basic analysis, but may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures Leadership & Talent Management
• N/A – Jobs at this level are focused on self-development Knowledge & Experience
• Requires understanding of basic context of technical and business environment, typically obtained through advanced education; may have limited to no 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
• 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.