Process Assurance Engineer

Nidec Motor Corporation•Atlanta, GA

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Process Assurance Engineer with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design 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, and energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts. 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of definition of system development process and related documentation in accordance with ARP-4754A
Knowledge of definition of electronic hardware development process and related documentation in accordance with DO-254
Knowledge of definition of software development process and related documentation in accordance with DO-178 and DO-331
Knowledge of definition of Cyber Security related processes.
Experience in new product development and phase-gate processes
Experience in development of electromechanical propulsion systems or electromechanical actuation systems
Experience with development of electronic controllers for safety critical applications
Experience in requirements based development
Experience with ARP-4754A, DO-254, DO178C and DO-331
Experience with Cyber-Security methods applicable to commercial aviation
Experience with airworthiness certification requirements
Experience with IBM DOORS or JAMA
Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD’s degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field
5 years of experience in motor control / modelling

Nice To Haves

Experience with power electronics and motor control

Responsibilities

Defining the product development processes for System, HW and FW in accordance with applicable aeronautical regulations: ARP-4754A, DO-254 and DO-178C.
Providing training for the product engineers about the defined development processes.
Conducting internal audits and supporting audits from customers and authorities.
Working in a collaborative cross-functional environment for the development of an Electric Propulsion Unit.
Definition of system development process and related documentation in accordance with ARP-4754A.
Definition of electronic hardware development process and related documentation in accordance with DO-254.
Definition of software development process and related documentation in accordance with DO-178 and DO-331.
Definition of Cyber Security related processes.
Analysis and approval of development process documents provided by HW, FW and SW suppliers.
Provide training to the team about process assurance standards and defined development processes.
Select, set up, and conduct administrative activities related to requirements management tools.
Provide training and support engineering teams on the requirements management tool.
Perform internal audits to ensure compliance with defined processes.
Support external audits from customers and authorities concerning development processes.