About this role
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Job Summary
The Quality Assurance Engineer I is an entry‑level technical role responsible for supporting quality assurance activities to ensure products, processes, and systems meet defined quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role focuses on applying foundational engineering and quality principles while learning structured quality methods, problem‑solving tools, and compliance expectations.
Job Description
Role Overview
The Quality Assurance Engineer I supports the Quality organization by assisting with quality planning, inspection support, data analysis, and documentation across manufacturing or operational environments. The role is developmental and builds a strong foundation in quality systems, standards, and engineering discipline.
This position typically reports to a Quality Assurance Engineer II, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, or Engineering Manager.
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 experienceEqual 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.