Design Engineer III

Nidec Motor Corporation • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Design Engineer III is a senior-level engineering professional responsible for leading complex design activities for products, systems, or subsystems. This role has a direct impact on product performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability through advanced engineering judgment, deep technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.
The role typically reports to an Engineering Director, Engineering Manager, or Engineering Supervisor, depending on organizational structure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related discipline) required
• Typically 5–7+ years of progressive experience in design or product engineering roles
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Strong proficiency in CAD and engineering analysis tools
• Ability to independently solve complex, non-routine engineering problems
• Strong systems-thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Effective written, verbal, and technical communication skills
• Ability to influence outcomes without formal authority
• High attention to detail and strong quality mindset

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex components, subsystems, or products from concept through release
• Translate high-level or ambiguous requirements into robust engineering solutions
• Apply advanced engineering principles, standards, and industry best practices
• Perform advanced calculations, simulations, and tolerance analysis
• Lead design verification and validation activities
• Identify and mitigate technical risks through structured analysis and testing
• Own creation and approval of detailed drawings, specifications, and BOMs
• Lead design reviews and technical decision discussions
• Ensure configuration control, change management, and documentation accuracy
• Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain on design for manufacturability and cost optimization
• Support quality investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Provide technical support during production, field issues, or product changes
• Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project teams
• Communicate technical recommendations, risks, and trade-offs clearly to stakeholders
• Support new product introductions, scale-ups, and process improvements
• Serve as technical mentor and reviewer for Design Engineer I and II roles
• Share best practices, lessons learned, and design standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior