Sustaining Engineering Manager — Lead NA Team

Nidec; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a Sustaining Engineering team in St. Louis, MO, guiding engineers across NA regions. The role drives quality issue resolution, process improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives for in-production products.

The ideal candidate has a BS in ME/EE/Mechatronics and 5+ years of supervisory experience, with strong leadership, communication, and CAD/PLM familiarity. On-site at our Missouri facility with domestic/international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in ME, EE, or Mechatronics required.
• Requires 5+ years of experience supervising personnel.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with CAD/PLM systems and PLM as it relates to products.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineers/technicians to meet objectives.
• Develop processes to improve Sustaining Engineering workflow.
• Resolve operational issues at manufacturing facilities with the team.
• Communicate with customers on quality issues affecting delivery or field exposure.
• Coordinate customer responses with the team, in writing or on-site.
• Lead, direct, and review work intended for customers for accuracy and clarity.
• Host regular meetings to review active projects with the Sustaining Engineering team.
• Prepare content for executive reporting when required.
• Manage all administrative duties related to the team.
• Prepare cost-reduction summaries outlining benefits and impacts.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in ME/EE/Mechatronics

Tools

CAD/PLM systems

Job description

Nidec is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a Sustaining Engineering team in St. Louis, MO, guiding engineers across NA regions. The role drives quality issue resolution, process improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives for in-production products.

The ideal candidate has a BS in ME/EE/Mechatronics and 5+ years of supervisory experience, with strong leadership, communication, and CAD/PLM familiarity. On-site at our Missouri facility with domestic/international travel.