Monitor project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies; escalate risks or delays as needed
Assist with purchase order tracking, capital documentation, and change management records
Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and external vendors
Ensure project documentation is accurate, current, and properly archived
Support new product introduction (NPI), capacity growth, and process improvement initiatives
Help standardize project management tools, templates, and reporting processes
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent
experience)
+5 years of experience in a project coordination, project engineering, or operations support role
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing or technical environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, or manufacturing initiatives
Familiarity with NPI, stage-gate processes, or continuous improvement methodologies
Exposure to ERP systems, Power BI, or project management software
Key Competencies
Attention to detail and follow-through
Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
Data-driven mindset with comfort tracking schedules, costs, and actions
Proactive problem identification and escalation
Collaborative, team-oriented approach
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 Affirmative Action at Nidec 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://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
- Work Shift Schedule
- First Shift (United States of America)
No Soliciting
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.
