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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026. Nidec scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Nidec is a Japanese manufacturer of electric motors, from small precision motors for hard disk drives and electronics to automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial motors, drives and generators. Founded in 1973 by Shigenobu Nagamori, it has grown through many acquisitions and operates plants across Asia, Europe and the Americas. Its US openings include assemblers, machine operators, buyers and applications engineers. The company is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.
Backed by TJC LP

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

Performs quality control inspections, checks, and tests during the manufacture of products. Inspects materials, parts and products at different stages of production. Records observations and may make recommendations for improving processes. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and at least 6 years of related experience. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a supervisor.

Job Description

This position performs quality control inspections, checks, and tests during the manufacture of products. A person in this role inspects materials, parts and products at different stages of production, using a CMM or other gage to provide essential data for key component processes. A person in this role records observations and may make recommendations for improving processes.

  • Must understand and follow Safety Rules and Responsibilities.
  • Perform First Article Inspection
  • Demonstrate proper use of various measurement tools (including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, CMM, Optical CMM etc.)
  • Must able to identify in and out of specification parts to drawing specification.
  • Can program CMMs to be able to measure parts correctly to specifications.
  • Can edit program to ensure accurate operation of the CMM
  • Perform and retain layouts for gages and calibrations
  • Interface with Manufacturing and Engineering teams and provide technical voice to collaborations.
  • May be required to provide Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) or gauge use training to others.
  • Must be able demonstrate loading, configuring, and adjustment of probes on all CMMs.
  • Learn other quality roles on quality cross-training matrix.
  • Minimum high school diploma or its equivalent and at least 3 to 5 years of related experience.
  • Exceptional understanding of and prior experience with CMM.
  • Must be able to use Excel, Word, Aras and Outlook to maintain results and records.
  • Must demonstrate ability to read and interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing from prints. (GD&T)
  • Can read and interpret process and procedures.
  • Must possess above average troubleshooting skills

Must possess above average communication skills, both verbal and written

Additional Job Details

This will be an interview position

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

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.

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