Project Engineer III

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor and drive 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. 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.

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.

The Project Manager III is responsible for coordinating project management activities associated with development and production launch of products for motion control and industrial automation applications. Involves leading multidisciplinary teams through the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of new product development. The Project Manager is responsible for managing the project schedule, cost and risk to exceed customer expectations.

• Lead the planning and implementation of the overall project
• Follow strict compliance to the phase-gate process
• Develop project scope and objectives, involving all relevant individuals and departments, ensuring technical feasibility
• Define project tasks and resource requirements
• Develop and manage project budget
• Plan and schedule project timelines
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Consistently monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions focusing on overall project schedule, costs and risks
• Manage risks and issues and take corrective measurements
• Interface directly with all internal departments, outside suppliers/vendors and especially the customer regarding all facets of program control, management, and reporting
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the successful execution of projects
• Ability to anticipate and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs; to set new priorities, and follow through to meet deadlines
• Establish and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Manage multiple concurrent projects
• Report and elevate to management as needed

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years' experience
• Experience using MS Suite
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project
• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects on a continuous basis with frequent interruptions and be able to manage time effectively
• Must be confident in leading teams from other divisions such as engineering, operations, and procurement
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and feel comfortable presenting to groups
• Must have excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• English Required
• Travel up to 10% both Domestic and International

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://www
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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.