Project Engineer I

Nidec Motor Corporation • St. Louis, MO

42d

About The Position

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units. From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality. The project engineer is responsible for coordinating all activities related to engineering support for motors that are in production. Leads VA/VE initiatives that pertain to operations, quality, and cost reduction tasks to continuously improve commercial value through end-of-life. Serves as engineering representative to the customer, and liaises with the manufacturing facility to address any emergent or ongoing issues related to the product. Works cross-functionally to maintain safety and quality of launched products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field
• 0 - 2 years experience in project management
• Ability to work with CAD related design documents and ERP systems
• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects on a continuous basis with frequent interruptions and manage time effectively
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and feel comfortable presenting to groups
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Must have excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Good customer communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/create and update priority lists
• Work on cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement changes
• Travel, both domestic and international, will be required approximately 10%

Responsibilities

• Engineering change orders and deviations as necessary to support production
• Lead VA/VE initiatives to identify and implement design changes and process improvements to enhance quality and manufacturability of Nidec products
• Maintains accurate documentation of engineering changes, troubleshooting, and quality control measures
• Works with cross-functional team (i.e. quality, procurement, etc.) to help determine root cause of issues related to production motors
• Identify and validate alternative components when parts go end-of-life
• Create cost reduction ideas and implement cost reductions
• Work with customer to support customer-requested modifications to motors in production
• Support the creation of new salable entities using existing products with minor changes

What This Job Offers

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