Industrial 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

Nidec is the world's No. 1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality. Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis.

With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers' electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry's leading manufacturer. Job Description Shift: 1st Shift Days of Work: Monday

• Friday Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Work Location: On-Site (Mankato, MN) Starting Salary: $72,600 - $108,900 Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly At 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, and vision 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

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.

Work with various engineering and production teams to implement and sustain change. Be a lean champion and help coach, mentor, and train others on lean tools and methodologies. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Apply statistical methods, lean manufacturing principles, and process analysis to deliver improved efficiency, throughput, cost reduction, and quality improvement projects.

Perform time and motion studies to analyze processes and work with multiple stake holders to document current and future state process standards. Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment. Assist and facilitate lean events (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, etc) throughout the plant. Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training teams and evaluating results.

Work with production management, design and manufacturing engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. Participate in plant wide safety initiatives Perform other related duties as assigned Experience/Skills: 2 – 4 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment Familiar with Lean Manufacturing concepts, tools and techniques Systematic thinking and structured problem-solving capability Comfortable in an environment of change, quickly reprioritize and adapt as needed Able to achieve results through influence and team work rather than direct reporting Demonstrated teamwork spirit and willingness to help people succeed Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Education: BS engineering degree or BS degree and applicable experience MUST BE A SOLE US CITIZEN Additional Job Details CHECK OUT OUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Nidec Power | Careers 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 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.