Process Assurance Engineer
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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 Process Assurance Engineer with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design electric propulsion systems for the battery-powered aircrafts 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
The Process Assurance Engineer is responsible for defining the product development processes for System, HW and FW in accordance with applicable aeronautical regulations: ARP-4754A, DO-254 and DO-178C. It is also responsible to provide training for the product engineers about the defined development processes. The engineer is responsible for conducting internal audits and for supporting audits from customers and authorities. On this position the candidate will work in a collaborative cross-functional environment for the development of an Electric Propulsion Unit.
Qualified candidates must have knowledge of the following.
Definition of system development process and related documentation in accordance with ARP-4754A
Definition of electronic hardware development process and related documentation in accordance with DO-254
Definition of software development process and related documentation in accordance with DO-178 and DO-331
Definition of Cyber Security related processes.
Analysis and approval of development process documents provided by HW, FW and SW suppliers.
Provide training to the team about process assurance standards and defined development processes.
Select, set up, and conduct administrative activities related to requirements management tools.
Provide training and support engineering teams on the requirements management tool.
Perform internal audits to ensure compliance with defined processes.
Support external audits from customers and authorities concerning development processes.
Technical Attributes and Experience
- Experience in new product development and phase-gate processes
- Experience in development of electromechanical propulsion systems or electromechanical actuation systems
- Experience with development of electronic controllers for safety critical applications
- Experience in requirements based development
- Experience with ARP-4754A, DO-254, DO178C and DO-331
- Experience with Cyber-Security methods applicable to commercial aviation
- Experience with airworthiness certification requirements
- Experience with IBM DOORS or JAMA
- Willingness to work with, and travel to, domestic and international design and manufacturing locations when necessary
PREFERRED:
- Experience with power electronics and motor control
Minimum Requirements (proficiency levels aligned to job level)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD’s degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field
- 7 years of experience in motor control / modelling
Additional Job Details
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