Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Summary The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Mechanical Design Engineer with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design electric propulsion systems for battery‑powered aircraft that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B. 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 appliance, 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. Job Description 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. Responsibilities 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 ( Flexible schedule to accommodate schedules of international teammates where necessary. Perform these and other duties and responsibilities through self‑initiative, leadership, and collaboration to achieve new product development goals. Technical Attributes and Experience Required Ability to work with and learn from a cross functional team Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis Ability to learn methods for component and assembly analysis Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail Effective written and oral communication skills Creative, ‘out‑of‑the‑box’ thinking Ability to handle competing demands and support multiple, concurrent programs Plus Work experience in electric motors and drives or similar industry Experience with diverse types of metal manufacturing methods Experience with injection molded parts Experience with composite manufacturing Experience using materials common in the aerospace industry Experience designing components for aerospace Experience with structural FEA (ANSYS preferred) Minimum Requirements BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering 3 years’ experience in electric motors and drives or similar industry Creo 3D CAD solid modeling skills in supporting new product designs Additional Job Details Technical – T3 Organizational Impact Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using practical technical principles Intermediate‑level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision and may seek advice of more senior employees in the same area Failure to achieve results requires allocation of additional resources to meet goals and impacts project completion with the potential for additional financial expense. Works on smaller, less complex projects/assignments Communication & Influence Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family, explaining and interpreting matters related to the department; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area May influence employees within own job area at an operational level Innovation & Complexity Responsible for making minor improvements to technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team Problems faced may be difficult but are not complex, requiring application of technical skills/analysis drawing from prior experiences, and typically involve consideration of multiple issues and impact job family and/or multiple teams Leadership & Talent Management May provide guidance, help with training and review work of entry‑level employees May lead parts of less complex projects or processes Knowledge & Experience Requires understanding of basic context and practical knowledge of technical and business environment as well as potential and upcoming technical advances within area of specialization, typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Aff… 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co