PURPOSE OF ROLE
The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Motor Project Manager on the Nidec Motion and Drives team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to designing electric propulsion systems for the battery-powered aircrafts that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B.
Nidec is the world’s leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliance, energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Motion and Drives, a business unit within Nidec, is a trusted development partner of industry leaders in multiple high-growth spaces, including industrial automation and electric commercial vehicles. We are well-positioned and excited to support the Aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The ideal candidate will embody Nidec’s key pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity with their passion to learn, enthusiasm to exceed market expectations, and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production, you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support Aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization.
Job Description
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead aerospace engineering programs for high power drives for large electric propulsion motors from inception through production launch focusing on motor control electronics and motor control software
- Create comprehensive project plans, detailed project schedules to guide product development and assure project timelines are met
- Lead a cross functional team managing activities of each area as related to the project. Work collaboratively with development team on all stages of the project: Requirements & concept development, engineering integration & design, manufacturing, testing, qualification, certification & transition to production
- Develop products by leading a team of electronics hardware and software engineering resources
- Monitor program scope, budget, schedule commitments, project development activities and inform appropriate personnel and stakeholders of possible impacts(s) or change(s)
- Duties include arranging, attending and chairing program reviews, technical coordination meetings and design reviews as required
- Lead the drive launch process working with electronic manufacturing locations to ensure products are built and tested in accordance with requirements, and adhere to workmanship standards
- Handle customer communications
- Track project requirements and compliance
- Report and escalate issues to management as needed
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks
- Lead aspects of Supply Chain with management of external suppliers
- Work directly with cross functional team members for supplier selection and resolution of issues
- Ensure resource availability and allocation
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Additional Job Details
TECHNICAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross functional teams
- Ability to prioritize and align task list accordingly
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to details
- Creative thinker, our team succeeds by thinking outside the box and providing best-cost solutions
- Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
- Strong experience with New Product Development and Phase-Gate processes
- Solid technical background, experience with variable speed drives and electronic controls a plus
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite, MS Project
- Leadership skills and ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams
- Excellent customer-facing skills
- Ability to summarize technical content in a format that’s easy to comprehend
- Advanced time management and analytical skills
- Experience with Doors is a plus
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering
- 10 years of experience in project management
Nidec Motor Corporation
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