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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.\nWith over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.\nWhether 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. 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These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.\nCompetitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.\nHealth and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.\nRetirement 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.\nWork-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.\nEducation Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.\n\nPosition Objective:\nDevelop 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.\nEssential Duties/Responsibilities:\nApply statistical methods, lean manufacturing principles, and process analysis to deliver improved efficiency, throughput, cost reduction, and quality improvement projects.\nPerform time and motion studies to analyze processes and work with multiple stake holders to document current and future state process standards.\nPrepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment.\nAssist and facilitate lean events (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, etc) throughout the plant.\nCoordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training teams and evaluating results.\nWork with production management, design and manufacturing engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.\nParticipate in plant wide safety initiatives \nPerform other related duties as assigned\nExperience/Skills:\n2 - 4 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment\nFamiliar with Lean Manufacturing concepts, tools and techniques\nSystematic thinking and structured problem-solving capability\nComfortable in an environment of change, quickly reprioritize and adapt as needed\nAble to achieve results through influence and team work rather than direct reporting\nDemonstrated teamwork spirit and willingness to help people succeed\nDemonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel\nEducation:\nBS engineering degree or BS degree and applicable experience\nMUST BE A SOLE US CITIZEN\nAdditional Job Details\nCHECK OUT OUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Nidec Power | Careers\nEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec\nNidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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