Manufacturing Engineer III
Nidec · New York
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Nidec (industrial) in New York.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Value stream mapping, FMEA, Control plans
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $86k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 34 live postings that list pay, out of 55 manufacturing engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 54 other live manufacturing postings in New York.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $86k–$120k, from 33 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 53%
- ✓ Lean 42%
- Root cause 36%
- ✓ New product launch 27%
- Cost reduction 27%
- ✓ Automation 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Control plans, MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Nidec
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- 2
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer III is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading complex manufacturing engineering initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost across production operations. This role applies advanced engineering expertise, systems thinking, and strong judgment to resolve chronic issues, optimize processes, and support scalable, high‑performance manufacturing.
Job Description
Role Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer III provides senior‑level engineering leadership for a plant, value stream, or complex production area. The role owns critical manufacturing processes or technologies, leads high‑impact improvement initiatives, and serves as a subject‑matter expert for process capability, equipment performance, and manufacturing system design.
This position works independently on complex technical challenges, supports strategic initiatives such as capacity expansion and new product introductions, and mentors lower‑level engineers. The role typically reports to a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Operations Director, or similar leader.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Process & Technology Leadership
Provide technical ownership for critical manufacturing processes, equipment, or technologies
Ensure processes are capable, stable, scalable, and aligned with business
requirements
Lead development and implementation of advanced manufacturing solutions
Advanced Problem Solving & Root‑Cause Analysis
Lead investigation and resolution of chronic, high‑impact manufacturing issues
Apply advanced problem‑solving and analytical techniques to drive systemic improvements
Partner with operations leaders to implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
Lead complex Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence initiatives
Quantify operational and financial impact of improvements and validate sustained results
Drive reductions in variation, scrap, downtime, and total cost of ownership
Equipment, Capital & Process Engineering
Lead specification, selection, installation, and qualification of manufacturing equipment and tooling
Support capital projects, capacity expansion, and automation initiatives
Ensure robust process design, validation, and risk mitigation (PFMEA, control plans)
Data‑Driven Performance Optimization
Analyze manufacturing performance data to identify trends, constraints, and opportunities
Use data to support decision‑making on capacity, productivity, and investment trade‑offs
Support leadership reviews with fact‑based technical insights and recommendations
Cross‑Functional Leadership
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams
Support new product introductions, major changes, and lifecycle transitions
Influence decisions and align stakeholders on technical and operational priorities
Documentation, Standards & Governance
Establish and maintain robust engineering standards, documentation, and best practices
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and company
requirements
Support audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement of engineering governance
Mentorship & Capability Development
Mentor Manufacturing Engineer I and II roles and support skill development
Share best practices, technical expertise, and lessons learned across teams
Contribute to building a strong manufacturing engineering capability
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field required
Master’s degree or advanced certifications (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, advanced manufacturing) preferred
Typically 5–8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or process engineering
Demonstrated experience leading complex, high‑impact manufacturing initiatives
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems
Advanced problem‑solving, analytical, and systems‑thinking capabilities
Strong experience with process capability, validation, and risk management methodologies
Proficiency with manufacturing data analysis, ERP/MES systems, and engineering tools
Ability to synthesize complex technical information into actionable recommendations
Strong communication and influencing skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Ability to operate autonomously and lead without formal authority
High level of integrity, rigor, and operational accountability
Additional Job Details
Technical – T3
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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
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