Project Manager

Overview:

Join Our Team at Nidec: Innovate, Grow, and Lead

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.

Nidec Drive Systems (NDS) is a global manufacturing enterprise that provides custom engineered control, motor and drive system solutions for world class customers in the electric vehicle, commercial floor care, material handling/aerial lift, water pumping, and renewable energy.
Beyond tremendous application scope in our primary markets, NDS meets motor and motion control demands of many other industries, thanks to a wealth of experience and precision focus on specialized needs. NDS product lines include AC, DC and brushless DC electric motors, electronic controls/systems, pumps, gearing, gearboxes, fans, transaxles, human machine interface products (membrane switch assemblies, graphic panel overlays), and end products.
With facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, NDS companies command market leadership through a broad base of advanced technology that delivers custom engineered solutions.

Responsibilites 

• Manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Define project responsibilities, monitors and controls the progress of projects and provides regular status reports.
• Ensure projects meet schedules, costs, quality and customer expectations.
• Track BOM and drawing progress, quote and order prototype parts and tooling, complete Appropriation Requests.
• Coordinate NPD with Product, Manufacturing, and Quality Departments at other global facilities during prototype and initial production builds.
• Align and satisfy Customers NPD standards and requirements with NDS practice.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan, maneuver, and accomplish project goals while remaining aligned with the company’s mission and vision.
• Promote and maintain high ethical practices and standards at all levels.

Qualifications 

• B.S. in Engineering or Project Management.
• 2-4 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing (or related field).
• Engineering or manufacturing team-based project management experience.
• Familiarity with current project management practices, documentation and project management tools.
• Familiarity with electric motor concepts, mechanical design, and manufacturing procedures.
• Able to coordinate with internal and external purchasing, contract manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings including G.D.&T.
• FMEA, DFM, & PDM experience is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Project, and SharePoint.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.

Nidec Motor Corporation

Nidec Corporation has established itself as an international conglomerate that handles “everything that spins and moves.” After starting with only four employees, Nidec has grown to include more than 140,000 workers across the globe. The company has been recognized in various publications, including Businessweek and Forbes, for its innovations in the motor industry.

The company currently boasts the most significant global market share for small precision motors. Exponential growth through mergers and acquisitions over the past few decades means that Nidec now manufactures motors that run the spectrum from those original tiny motors to much larger motors powering heavy commercial and industrial equipment.

Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment – and everything in between. The company has more than 300 subsidiary companies spanning the globe. This global reach uniquely positions us to supply high-quality products that contribute to the betterment of society worldwide.

Historical Timeline of Nidec’s Commercial and Industrial Motors Brands

1908: The U.S. MOTORS® brand begins as part of U.S. Electrical Manufacturing Company.

1980: Nidec SR Drives Ltd is founded, stemming from fundamental research work conducted at two leading universities in the United Kingdom.

1999: Nidec SR Drives Manufacturing Ltd is established to meet rapidly increasing demand for industrial products.

2010: Nidec Corporation acquires the motors and controls business of Emerson Electric Company – including the U.S. MOTORS brand – forming Nidec Motor Corporation. Nidec also acquires the HURST® brand. Both acquisitions assist the company in responding to a wide variety of customer needs for small to large motors as it continues to seek further growth.

2012: Nidec Corporation acquires the MERKLE-KORFF® brand as part of its acquisition of Kinetik Group Inc.

2017: Nidec Corporation acquires the LEROY-SOMER™, CONTROL TECHNIQUES™ and KATO ENGINEERING™ brands, broadening its motor offering and product lineup to include variable speed drive and a complete range of generators and extending its global presence.

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.