Sustaining Engineering Manager - Quality & Cost Impact

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

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