Mechanical Design Engineer, Creo Nidec Motor Posted Roland DIBO

Full-Time Mechanical Design Engineer, Creo

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 appliances, energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer, intending to lead the Electrification of aircraft. 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.

This mechanical design role is a critical position for Nidec Aerospace’s electric propulsion system development. In this role, you will be on a multinational, multifunctional team of engineers supporting the development of the most advanced electric motors on earth. Whether you are entry‑level or a senior engineer, there is a home at Nidec Aerospace for you if you have the skillset, motivation, creativity, and team‑oriented attitude required to succeed.

At Nidec Aerospace, we live and breathe by the mantra “Safety First, Quality Always!” That is embedded in our designs, manufacturing, program management, and procurement. Below are the requirements for this position.

• Developing advanced electric motors for aerospace applications based on customer requirements. Applicants need to be able to take ownership of conceptualizing system requirements into an airworthy product.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings for production solution requirements, Creo proficiency required.
• Make design considerations for mass and topology optimization, structural integrity, thermal optimization, and safety.
• Specify required tolerances and critical‑to‑quality features for components and assemblies.
• Generate preliminary Bill of Materials (BOM) for product.
• Solve mechanical design challenges to improve system performance, based on metrics for: mass, efficiency, cost, durability, reliability, ease of assembly, safety, etc.
• Work with Multiphysics team (structural, CFD, thermal) to ensure design meets all internal and external requirements.
• Communicate proposed designs to functional groups outside Engineering, both internal and external.
• Work directly with external suppliers to optimize designs for tooled components.
• Participate in First Piece Article inspection/APQP/PPAP processes for newly specified components.
• Participate in technical design reviews for newly developed solutions with cross‑functional teams.
• Some travel may be required (