Application Engineer and Lab Manager

Nidec Group Engineering ManagerManages all engineering activities within a department including design, development, production and testing. Implements and maintains overall engineering objectives and initiatives. Responsible for leading and supervising a team of engineers as they develop, test, modify, and create solutions to technical problems.Responsibilities & DutiesSupervise and lead engineers/technicians designing machinerySupervise and lead laboratories engineers/technicians teamOversee production and quality control.Confronts and solves performance/operational issues to improve development efficiency.Direct and coordinate production, operations, quality assurance, testing, or maintenance in plants.Oversee the research and development of new products and procedures.Discuss and lay out project specifications.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesBachelor's degree in engineering required.Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.Requires 5+ years of managerial experience.Additional Job DetailsManagement – M2Organizational ImpactWorks to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct impact on departmental or job family results. Delivers operational results that have impact on the immediate or short-term results (e.g., less than 1 year) for the department and/or job family group. Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals.Communication & InfluenceCommunicates with parties within and occasionally outside of own department or job family, which may include external clients or partners depending upon the job area. Requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies, practices and procedures.Innovation & ComplexityResponsible for making moderate improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the job area. Problems are difficult and moderately complex and typically impact multiple departments or job family. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues.Leadership & Talent ManagementManages a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals. Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results. Typically has hiring, firing, promotion, and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval.Knowledge & ExperienceRequires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one job area. Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization. Typically has a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional certification and 5 years of prior relevant experience.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at NidecNidec 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.