QA/QC ENGINEER - Ingeniero de Calidad

Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Quality Assurance Engineer with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to ensure quality and compliance of aerospace electric motors throughout their lifecycle. 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 appliance 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. 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.

Nidec Aerospace is seeking a qualified Quality Engineer responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of aerospace electric motors throughout their lifecycle, from development through production. This role will support new product introduction, manufacturing line launches, supplier quality activities, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and suppliers to drive product quality, resolve complex manufacturing and supplier issues, and implement robust quality systems and controls that ensure safe, reliable, and compliant products.

Lead quality activities for new product introduction (NPI), APQP, production launches, and manufacturing process transfers, including development and maintenance of Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, FAIRs, Control Plans & Inspection Plans.

Provide daily quality support to manufacturing operations, driving containment actions, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure product conformity and process effectiveness.

Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, GD&T requirements, and inspection criteria to ensure appropriate quality controls, measurement methods, and product conformity throughout manufacturing processes.

Participate in manufacturing readiness reviews, process validations, equipment qualifications, and quality system audits to ensure robust and compliant manufacturing processes.

Serve as the primary contact for supplier quality issues, drive root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions using tools such as 8D and Six Sigma methodology.

Define, track and monitor supplier KPIs to evaluate performance and initiate improvement plans.

Work closely with purchasing, engineering, and production teams to align quality requirements and drive supplier improvements.

Monitor and verify effectiveness of supplier’s quality improvements.

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• +5 years in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding manufacturing processes, mechanical system and assembly operations.
• Proficiency in English.
• Visa and Passport required.
• Effective planning, leadership, and time management.
• Experience with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP, SPC, and MSA methodologies.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems and standards, including AS9100, AS9102, AS9145, customer‑specific requirements, and QMS principles.
• Japanese communication skills are highly preferred. Preferred Japanese level: 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. Work Shift Schedule

Day Shift (Mexico)

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