Job description

Life at Nissan encompasses everything that inspires both the quality of our vehicles and the quality of our people. Company-wide, you'll find fast learners and self-starting engines as well as people who are quick to embrace change and take an idea into overdrive. At Nissan, minds race. Imagination gets a green light. Each opportunity is the fuel that drives an idea from inspiration to real-life.

We’re currently looking for a Parts Quality Engineer (ECL1) to join our team in Canton, Mississippi.

**ECL Level Based on Experience**

Job Summary

Provides engineering support for the development, production, and quality of new and current manufactured vehicles within 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 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

The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The job function statements reflect expectations of the fully trained, proficient incumbent who meets all performance criteria

Responsible for supplier plant quality and field warranty concerns as they relate to production purchased electrical, interior, exterior trim, chassis, body components and systems. Communicates with suppliers to ensure assigned parts meet Nissan quality standards; reviews supplier's assembly processes and offers improvement suggestions; works with suppliers to eliminate repetitive quality concerns and establish permanent countermeasures; rates suppliers based on response to quality issues.

Provides engineering support for current model and minor model vehicles. The PQE Engineer must be able to multitask and stay focused on proactive activities while meeting reactive responsibilities that are tied to the immediate needs of production.

Communicates with Nissan’s global technical teams to ensure part and system design intent complies with requirements of NNA manufacturing processes; identifies design and quality concerns and provides feedback to product design teams to facilitate development of countermeasures; works with suppliers to ensure required or recommended design changes do not have a negative impact on quality or manufacturing process; ensures design changes are adopted in a timely manner.

Acts as a member of technical teams for body, electrical, chassis and exterior trim components and systems; functional trials, and quality system development

Reviews supplier processes for process change requests and facility site transfer trials and gives production part approval based on Alliance New Parts Quality Procedure (ANPQP) requirements.

Supports Nissan cost reduction activities validating impact to quality; supports continuous improvement to supplier processes and designs to reduce costs and defects; works with other departments and affiliates to solve technical issues.

Reduces warranty on Nissan vehicles through supplier quality investigations, process improvements, and robust countermeasures.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualification statements reflect the minimum skills and abilities required of the qualified applicant

Job Knowledge and Skill:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of mainframe, parts arrangement, warranty, inventory control and purchasing systems. Ability to use PC based software to modify, and develop programs for warranty and specialized reporting. Knowledge of Nissan corporate policies, and ISO14001 requirements.

Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of professional level experience; may have some internship experience

Education:
A four-year degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or Engineering Technology.

Computer Skills:
Thorough computer knowledge such as spreadsheet, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to resolve complex problems in day to day situations.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Travel:
Occasional day or overnight travel, including international. Extended travel may be required if assigned to new programs .

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. 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.

Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.

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.

Canton Mississippi United States of America

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