Sourcing Engineer

Emerson • Elyria, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Emerson Professional Tools, we believe great engineers do their best work in
environments where curiosity, collaboration, and innovation are encouraged. If
you are passionate about engineering, enjoy building strong supplier
partnerships, and want to see your work move from concept to customers’ hands,
this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

We are seeking a Sourcing Engineer to support new product development and
sourced materials strategies. In this role, you will work at the intersection of
engineering, sourcing, and supplier collaboration—helping ensure products are
designed for manufacturability, quality, and cost competitiveness. Based in
Elyria, OH, this position partners globally with commodity managers, development
engineers, suppliers, and cross functional Emerson teams.

You are an engineer who blends technical curiosity with business awareness. You
enjoy collaborating across functions and with suppliers to solve complex
problems and drive results. You are motivated by seeing ideas turn into finished
products and take pride in contributing to both technical excellence and
business outcomes.

At Emerson, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels
valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We believe that diverse perspectives
strengthen our teams and fuel innovation. Through mentorship, continuous
learning, and meaningful career development opportunities, we invest in your
long-term success so you can make a lasting impact.

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our
diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the
world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join
us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive
knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the
world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the
planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your
skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud
corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our
people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility
seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything
we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek
opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to
break through. Let’s go, together.

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our
deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers
in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while
improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology,
we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve
their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges
with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of
countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for
a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent
graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference
with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.3+ years of relevant engineering or sourcing experience.
• Working knowledge of quality and development processes, including: PPAP. Statistical Process Control. Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to individuals with varied technical backgrounds.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• A technical mindset with the ability to make informed business decisions.
• Comfort with negotiation and supplier collaboration.
• Clear and confident communication across diverse audiences and organizational levels.
• Interest in working across a variety of manufacturing processes.
• Satisfaction in supporting projects from concept through production and launch.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting or leading cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience aligning complex, multi supplier supply chains.
• Knowledge of and experience leading component technical drawing reviews.
• Experience developing supplier or commodity strategies based on historical business data.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for New Product Development (NPD) projects, including: Creating effective Requests for Quotation (RFQs). Supporting supplier selection recommendations. Owning costed Bills of Materials Supporting Product Part Approval Process (PPAP).  Identifying and mitigating supply and cost risks.
• Manage sourcing projects with Pro Tools’ global supply base, including: Cost modeling and analysis. Make/buy evaluations. Capital expenditure considerations. Communicate supply chain status, risks, and mitigation plans clearly to project stakeholders. Lead supplier decision reviews with executive leadership. Partner with suppliers to optimize Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with an electrical sourcing engineering partner to: Support component sourcing and substitutions. Align mechanical and electronic supply chains for integrated subassemblies and box builds.

Benefits

• Emerson offers flexible, competitive benefits designed to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health. These include a variety of medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. Our flexible time off programs include paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees