Quality Manager

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.

The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Quality Manager with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise on Quality to support the manufacturing of electric propulsion systems for battery-powered aircraft that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B. Nidec is the world’s leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliances and energy infrastructure to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts. We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The ideal candidate will embody Nidec’s key pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity with their passion to learn, enthusiasm to exceed market expectations, and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production, you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization.

The individual is responsible for:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of Operations Quality Department, including engineers, auditors and technicians across all shifts.
• Ensure all incoming, in-process, and final inspections follow established procedures.
• Oversee the handling, documentation, and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of quality records, reports, and documentation. Compliance & Standards.

• Ensure compliance with AS9100, AS9120 standards, internal QMS procedures, and customer requirements.
• Lead internal audits and support external audits from customers, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure al l calibration, testing equipment, and quality tools are maintained according to standards.

• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Implement lean methodologies, Six Sigma tools, and other improvement initiatives.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to improve processes and reduce defects.

• Train, coach, and mentor quality personnel to ensure strong technical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and support career development.
• Manage staffing levels across shifts to ensure adequate quality coverage.

• Serve as point of contact for customer quality concerns, complaints, and audits.
• Support supplier quality activities, including incoming inspections, SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Requests), and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introductions, change control, and validation.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience: + 5 years in supplier quality or quality engineering within a manufacturing environment Preferred in Aerospace or propulsion systems industry.
• 3+ years managerial experience.
• Effective planning, leadership, and time management.
• Ability to resolve escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
• Proficiency in Quality tools such as 8D, Six Sigma, SPC, Control Plan, FMEA. Understanding 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, Calipers and micrometers, Optical comparators, and a clear criterion for pass/fail decisions defined on design documents.
• Willingness and documentation to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice (