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Job Summary:
Provides engineering support for the development, production, and quality of new and current manufactured vehicles within the assigned area at NNA manufacturing plants. Communicates with suppliers, manufacturing, and other Nissan affiliates to propose and implement countermeasures for quality, manufacturing, and field concerns within the assigned area. Assists manufacturing and suppliers in identifying cost-saving methods while improving quality.
Contributes to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth.
Job Functions:
- Coordinates and performs trials for new models, operations, equipment, materials and quality, completing activities in assigned areas; participates in prototype builds and design confirmation trials in Japan and other designated locations; provides training for production, inspection, and maintenance employees on processes and equipment for new models.
- Reviews product design to determine design intention and develops inspection and assembly sequences, manufacturing aids, process sheets and inspection standards; writes concern memos and requests design modifications to improve manufacturing assembly issues.
- Develops and issues process sheets or inspection standards for assigned areas; implements revised process sheets as required by design and process changes; reviews DCC and process control data and recommends and implements countermeasures to keep process within approved specifications; develops improvements in DCC and process control system for new and current models.
- Implements supplier changes due to improvements in quality, cost, and safety via functional trials; issues new part approvals; tracks warranty on parts in assigned areas to ensure correct chargeback is being provided by the suppliers; verifies that supplier's process is capable of producing parts meeting Nissan's quality standards. Schedules and coordinates functional trials for production parts and components that have VA or cost reduction changes; communicates functional trial information with appropriate PQA areas to ensure proper evaluation is conducted prior to approval of a new part for production; conducts trials on new materials for cost reduction and quality improvement.
- Coordinates and performs quality confirmation testing at new model trials and launch; develops sorting methods for parts inspection; conducts root cause investigations into production and quality concerns, ensuring that countermeasures adopted are effective.
- Develops specifications and requirements for procurement and installation of new production aids, inspection equipment and systems, or manufacturing assembly equipment; analyzes process in assigned areas to determine best tool for the job; assists purchasing in determining purchase requirements for tooling, prototype, or trial parts and equipment.
- As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.
Miminum Qualifications:
Job Knowledge and Skill:
- Must meet requirements for MR2 level or possess equivalent experience. Complete knowledge of assigned areas. High knowledge of vehicle structure and assembly methods. Diverse manufacturing and vehicle design knowledge. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to analyze and interpret dimensional layout data. Knowledge of federal motor vehicle safety standards, and Nissan important A or B system.
Experience:
- Three to five years of related experience at a professional level.
Education:
- A four-year degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or Engineering Technology.
Computer Skills:
- Thorough computer knowledge, such as word processing, spreadsheets, other PC applications, or mainframe applications, to resolve complex problems in day-to-day situations.
Physical Requirements
- Travel: Occasional day or overnight travel, including international travel. Extended travel may be required if assigned to new programs.
Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.
It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.
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