Product Manager

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Job Summary

The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Product Manager 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, and energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts. We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The ideal candidate will embody Nidec’s key pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity with their passion to learn, enthusiasm to exceed market expectations, and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production, you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization.

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Product Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of product development, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, and facilitating seamless integration across technical domains. Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the Product Manager will collaborate closely with Project Managers, Technical Leads, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution—on time, within scope, and within budget.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA, or São José dos Campos, Brazil

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead product development efforts, ensuring full compliance with customer specifications and expectations.

• Coordinate integration across engineering disciplines, including motor development, drive systems, performance, and thermal management.

• Define, implement, and monitor product KPIs to track development progress and performance.

• Serve as the primary technical liaison with customers, managing communications and expectations.

• Support robust risk management practices related to technical aspects of the product.

• Manage customer-facing deliverables such as technical workshops and design reviews.

• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from concept through deployment and support.

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Note: This is an individual contributor role and does not include direct personnel management responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Engineering.

• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.

• Proven experience in product management and cross-functional integration.

• Hands-on experience with motor systems, drive technologies, and motor control.

• Demonstrated ability to manage customer deliverables and technical engagements.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years in product development, with at least 3 years leading a full product development cycle from concept to application.

• Experience in aerospace product development, particularly with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers, is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Power BI).

• MBA with a focus on Project or Product Management.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and frameworks.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.

Additional Job Details

Professional – P4

Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with major impact on departmental or job family results
• Seasoned professional; works under limited supervision
• Works independently on a wide range of moderately complex projects and may be responsible for entire projects or processes within team
• May contribute to the development of goals and planning efforts for the department
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with senior leadership and employees within and outside of department and/or job family on matters that require explanation, interpretation and/or advising; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• Influences employees within the business unit to agree and align on new concepts, practices and approaches
Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for moderate to significant improvements of processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
• Problems are moderately complex and may impact multiple departments and/or job family
Leadership & Talent Management
• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to other professional
• Manages end-to-end projects or processes
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires extensive knowledge of specialty area and working knowledge of industry practices/other areas, typically obtained through advanced education and strong experience
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 7 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

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.