Director of Engineering: Strategy, Delivery & Innovation

NIDEC Defense Group; Hoffman Estates (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec is a global leader in motors and drive technology, seeking a Director of Engineering to define strategy, align teams with business goals, and drive innovation. You will oversee multiple engineering programs, mentor managers, and ensure safe, reliable, high-quality products while advancing cross-functional partnerships across Product, Manufacturing, and IT.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, executive communication, and a track record of delivering complex projects on schedule and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of managerial experience.
• Typically 10–15+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams, managers, and complex programs.
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute engineering strategy aligned with business goals and product roadmaps.
• Establish engineering priorities, roadmaps, and investment plans.
• Oversee delivery of engineering projects, programs, and initiatives.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, design practices, and review processes.
• Ensure outputs meet performance, reliability, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Product, Manufacturing, and Operations on new introductions and scale-ups.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers, engineers, and specialists.
• Own engineering budgets, forecasts, and resource planning.
• Balance cost, schedule, and performance across programs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Nidec is a global leader in motors and drive technology, seeking a Director of Engineering to define strategy, align teams with business goals, and drive innovation. You will oversee multiple engineering programs, mentor managers, and ensure safe, reliable, high-quality products while advancing cross-functional partnerships across Product, Manufacturing, and IT.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, executive communication, and a track record of delivering complex projects on schedule and