Director, Engineering

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 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. 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 Director, Engineering is a senior management role responsible for defining and executing engineering strategy to support business objectives, operational excellence, and innovation. This role oversees engineering teams and programs to ensure delivery of safe, reliable, high‑quality, and cost‑effective products, systems, or services.

Responsibilities Define and execute engineering strategy aligned with business goals, product roadmaps, and operational needs

Establish engineering priorities, roadmaps, and investment plans

Ensure alignment between engineering execution and enterprise standards, safety, and quality expectations

Oversee delivery of engineering projects, programs, and initiatives

Establish and enforce engineering standards, design practices, and review processes

Ensure engineering outputs meet performance, reliability, regulatory, and customer requirements

Support development and optimization of products, processes, or systems across the lifecycle

Partner with Product, Manufacturing, or Operations on new introductions, scale‑ups, and continuous improvement

Evaluate and adopt new technologies, tools, or methodologies to enhance engineering effectiveness

Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers, engineers, and technical specialists

Establish performance expectations, capability models, and succession plans

Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, and innovation

Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, and ITSupport enterprise initiatives such as growth, transformation, digitalization, and M&A integration

Ensure engineering activities comply with safety, regulatory, and quality requirements

Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and execution risks

Support investigations and corrective actions for significant technical or quality issues

Establish KPIs to measure engineering performance, quality, delivery, and efficiency

Use data and analytics to drive decisions and continuous improvement

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