Engineering Manager

Nidec Motor Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation, based in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Sustaining Engineering Manager to lead engineers across St. Louis and North America.

The role focuses on solving operational issues, supporting quality concerns from customer returns, and developing cost reduction plans for existing customers as part of VA/VE initiatives. Reporting to R&D leadership, this position drives engineering excellence. The candidate will oversee daily operations, coordinate with customers and internal teams, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in ME, EE, or Mechatronics is required.
• Requires 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead engineers/technicians in meeting objectives.
• Develops processes to improve workflow related to Sustaining Engineering.
• Confronts and helps resolve operational issues at manufacturing facilities with team located there.
• Communicates directly with customers on quality issues impacting delivery or exposure in field.
• Coordinates customer responses with team in written form or at customer site.
• Leads, directs, and reviews work from team intended to go to customers for accuracy and clarity.
• Host regular meetings to review active projects with Sustaining Engineering team.
• Coordinates content for executive level reporting when required.
• Manages administrative duties related to the team.
• Prepares content related to cost reduction summaries outlining benefits, cost impacts, etc.

Education

BSc in ME, EE, or Mechatronics

Job description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor and drive manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment - and everything in between. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

The Sustaining Engineering Manager role will be based out of our St. Louis, MO facility that will lead a team of engineers in St. Louis as well as other regions in North America who are located at our manufacturing facilities. The Manager will oversee engineers solving operational issues, support quality issues that arise with customer returns, develop cost reduction plans for existing customers, and help support VA/VE initiatives on products that are in production. This position reports to the Vice President of R&D Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and leads engineers/technicians in meeting objectives listed in key responsibilities
• Develops processes to improve workflow related to Sustaining Engineering
• Confronts and helps resolve operational issues at the manufacturing facilities with team located there
• Communicates directly with customers on quality issues impacting delivery or exposure in field
• Coordinates customer responses with team in written form or physical presence at customer site
• Leads, directs, and reviews work from team intended to go to customers for accuracy and clarity
• Host regular meetings to review active projects with Sustaining Engineering team
• Coordinates content for executive level reporting when required
• Manages all aspects of administrative duties related to the team
• Prepares content related to cost reduction summaries outlining benefits, cost impacts, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor of Science degree in ME, EE, or Mechatronics required
• Requires 5+ years