Director of Engineering & Innovation

Nidec Corporation; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec is seeking a Director of Engineering in the United States to define and lead engineering strategy, ensuring safe, reliable, high‑quality, and cost‑effective products. You will oversee engineering teams, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and advance process improvements across the lifecycle.

This senior role requires exceptional strategic thinking, executive communication, and a track record of managing complex technical programs while aligning with enterprise standards and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience with leadership.
• 3+ years of managerial experience leading engineers and complex programs.
• Experience aligning engineering with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute engineering strategy aligned with business goals, roadmaps, and operational needs.
• Establish engineering priorities, roadmaps, and investment plans.
• Ensure alignment between engineering execution and enterprise standards, safety, and quality expectations.
• Oversee delivery of engineering projects, programs, and initiatives.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, design practices, and review processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers, engineers, and technical specialists.
• Establish KPIs to measure engineering performance, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
• Use data and analytics to drive decisions and continuous improvement.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Nidec is seeking a Director of Engineering in the United States to define and lead engineering strategy, ensuring safe, reliable, high‑quality, and cost‑effective products. You will oversee engineering teams, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and advance process improvements across the lifecycle.

This senior role requires exceptional strategic thinking, executive communication, and a track record of managing complex technical programs while aligning with enterprise standards and safety