Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace Electric Motors

About the role

Nidec Aerospace, a joint venture between Nidec and Embraer focused on aircraft electrification, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in Reynosa, Mexico. The role supports the manufacturing of propulsion systems for battery-powered aircraft, working with design engineers from ideation to production.

Key responsibilities

• Design, improve and optimize manufacturing processes for electrical motors, in line with aerospace standards
• Select equipment, tooling, fixtures, jigs and poka-yoke systems; develop layouts, flow diagrams, line balancing and material flow strategies
• Run time studies, cycle time and takt time analyses, and identify bottlenecks; support automation and semi-automation
• Lead engineering projects from concept to production, coordinate suppliers and integrators, and support NPI, prototypes and ramp-up
• Set up quality controls, support quality investigations, and maintain PFMEA, control plans, SOPs and work instructions
• Carry out process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ, capability studies, MSA, SPC) and APQP/PPAP activities
• Train production staff, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and prepare technical documentation and reports
• Drive continuous improvement with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar methods, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or manufacturing engineering or a related field
• At least 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or a related high-tech industry
• Hands-on experience with electrical motor manufacturing, including assembly, testing and quality control
• Proficiency in English; Japanese communication skills (N3 or above) highly preferred
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally and relocate temporarily

Required skills

• CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
• Lean Manufacturing, line balancing, ergonomics and poka-yoke
• Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA and process validation