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project engineer Saint Louis, MO

Nidec Motor

Full Time Saint Louis, MO 72601 - 56940 USD ANNUAL Today

Job description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

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.

Job Description

The Project Engineer I will coordinate all activities in developing and releasing into production motor drive systems for the Motion Control division. Some key activities include managing product development, sampling, production readiness and launch using the Stage / Gate project management process.

Responsibilities:

Lead large engineering programs from inception through production launch
Create comprehensive project plans to be shared with customers
Develop products by leading a small team of ME and EE engineering resources
Lead a cross functional team managing activities of each area as related to the project
Handle all customer communications
Track project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques
Report and escalate issues to management as needed
Coordinate cross functional team meetings, manage actions to completion
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Work directly with cross functional team members for supplier selection and resolution of issues

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

BSME or BSEE required, PMP certification a plus
Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite, MS Project
Solid technical background, experience with motors, gearing, sensors, and electronic controls a plus
0-5 years experience in project management
Leadership skills and ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams
Excellent customer-facing skills
Advanced time management and analytical skills
Ability to summarize technical content in a format that’s easy to comprehend
Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation
Strong technical and problem solving skills
Some travel required on a quarterly basis

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

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