Associate Project Engineer

Job Summary

Nidec / Kato Engineering is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer, producing miniature to gigantic motors for commercial, industrial, and appliance applications. Our product line includes high‑efficiency motors for water treatment, mining, oil and gas, power generation, and commercial uses such as pool and spa equipment, condensers, cooling towers, and large refrigeration units.

Shift: 1st shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00 pm

Work Location: On-site (North Mankato, MN)

Starting Salary: $60,000 - $90,000

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

The Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring that technical aspects and configuration of the product adhere to specific production project specifications. This includes developing, implementing, monitoring, and executing Configuration Management (CM) plans, processes, documentation, and tools. The role collaborates with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Program Management, and external CM teams to ensure contract compliance and customer satisfaction.

• Develop, implement, monitor, and report project‑specific Configuration Management practices.
• Integrate project‑specific Configuration Management processes with existing organizational Configuration Management processes.
• Author Engineering Change Proposals using input from internal and external engineering personnel and Engineering Change Notices.
• Maintain Configuration Management processes, policies, and guidelines.
• Document and report as‑built product configurations.
• Translate customer Configuration Management requirements into actionable processes.
• Interface with vendors on Configuration data and reporting.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Engineering personnel on Request For Variance documentation and processes, and other project‑specific quality assurance topics.
• Provide project‑based technical guidance to the Project Management Team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Due to military requirements, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
• 0 to 2 years of related manufacturing experience required.
• Process‑oriented approach with strong organizational and problem‑solving skills; must be able to organize, prioritize, and complete responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of product construction, Configuration Management processes, and manufacturing processes a plus.
• Familiarity with various software applications, including but not limited to:
  Oracle (ERP), Aras (PLM), Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office.
• Good organizational skills, must be able to organize, prioritize, and complete responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Previous experience with government contracting preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar technical science field.

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