Product Engineer, Sustaining Engineering

Emerson•Elyria, OH

3d•$95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

If you are a Product Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! In this role, you will support the maintenance and continuous improvement of existing product lines within our Professional Tools business. You will contribute to the development, qualification, and implementation of new product features, design enhancements, and cost reduction initiatives while partnering with cross-functional teams in manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and product management. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering innovative solutions that enhance product performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Our Professional Tools business delivers a broad portfolio of trusted solutions for professionals in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing industries. Through industry-leading brands such as RIDGID®, Greenlee®, and Klauke®, we help customers solve complex challenges with confidence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree.
Three (3) or more years of relevant engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience in the design and development of mechanical and/or electromechanical products. Relevant co-op or internship experience may be considered.
Hands-on, solution-oriented approach with the ability to work comfortably with mechanical prototypes and test equipment.
Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, or similar platforms.

Nice To Haves

Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, forging, and forming.
Knowledge of metallurgical fundamentals, including steel properties and heat treatment processes.
Familiarity with Stage-Gate New Product Development processes.
Knowledge of regulatory standards applicable to power and professional tools, such as IEC 62841.
Experience working with PLM and ERP systems in support of engineering change management.

Responsibilities

Investigate and resolve field complaints, production issues, and product performance concerns through effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Lead sustaining engineering projects involving component redesigns, product improvements, supplier changes, validation activities, engineering changes, and cost reduction initiatives.
Develop and implement design and process improvements that enhance product quality, reliability, manufacturability, and performance.
Plan, conduct, and oversee product testing and validation activities to verify the effectiveness of design improvements and engineering changes.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation, including product structures, drawings, bills of materials, and change records within PLM and ERP systems.
Review and approve part substitutions and production deviation requests to support business continuity and uninterrupted product supply.
Collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and product management teams to implement engineering solutions and support continuous improvement initiatives.