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Global Manufacturing Engineer

Nidec-KATO Engineering

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Princeton, IN
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Job Overview:

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

Planning, organization, and analysis of information relative to manufacturing line transfers, capital investment calculations, equipment modification for new products, new model additions, line capacity planning and overall project management. The reach of this ME is not limited to a central facility and extends over all the manufacturing sites of the MOEN division. Attention to detail is indispensable.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Participate with other departments on the Production Design Review.
  • Usage of process flow to determine the equipment necessary for new production lines.
  • Usage of AutoCAD to modify plant layout to accommodate new production lines.
  • Request updated quotes from different vendors using the Manufacturing Line Standard Costing Manual.
  • Support AR creation.
  • Keep documentation of production lines up to date.
  • Coordinate with local engineers to request and validate equipment and production lines specifications.
  • Visit different plants to coordinate transfer of existing production lines.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to communicate effectively with the members of each facility’s team, as well as understand the objectives of the project in an interdepartmental extent (must know how the project will affect the different departments of the participant plants). Responsibility and high responsiveness are expected as this position will serve different sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering required. Two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possesses thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes, new product introduction, equipment evaluation, quoting, and specification writing.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints. Ability to write presentations and reports. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations to top management and public groups. Level of English must be at least professional. Spanish is preferable.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require travelling by plane or by car, sometimes over long periods of time. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas were under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

Additional Job Details

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

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.