Project Engineer/ Sr Project Engineer

Emerson Electric Co; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co in Chennai, India, seeks a proactive professional to manage intercompany orders and coordinate with Asia Pacific teams for smooth handoffs from sales to operations. You will align project milestones, ensure export compliance, and support logistics and customer issue resolution.

The role requires 4–5 years in a similar industry with valve-related project management experience, and familiarity with ISO/EMS practices. A hybrid work setup is available in this position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Instrumentation or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in a similar industry and products.
• Experience in project management for valve or related products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming orders to ensure alignment with quotes and escalate abnormalities.
• Plan and run project kickoff meetings and clarify customer requirements with plant teams.
• Ensure correct specifications and document approvals for the Operations team.
• Track specification changes and coordinate implementation with stakeholders.
• Provide periodic project summaries and status reports to stakeholders and management.
• Monitor progress and circulate discussions to participants and stakeholders.
• Support post-order corrective and preventive actions for customer complaints.
• Ensure export compliance and awareness of Emerson’s trade requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Valves knowledge

Education

Mechanical, Instrumentation or Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing intercompany orders received from other Flow Control locations. Coordinate with other world area PM/PAs in Asia pacific for smooth transition of project requirements from the order receiving sales office to our internal teams. Follow-up the project schedule with internal teams to ensure that the project milestones are met. Work with PMO/sales office and Logistics to ensure valves cleared for inspection/shipment/comply Incoterm/ sales recognition & align Importation documents at destination/customer site requirements. Ensure that the sales target set for the year is met though coordination with both external and internal parties. Facilitate timely resolution of customer site complaints by closely working with stake holders (Plant Quality) & CSN team

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Review incoming orders (commercial and technical) and ensure that they are received in line with what was quoted. Report abnormalities and seek appropriate corrections from the respective stake holder
• Plan and execute project kick-off meetings and provide clarity to plant team on customer requirements
• Ensure right specification and document approval are in place for entire Operations team to execute the orders.
• Track specifications changes and communicate to the internal stake holders and follow up for implementation.
• Provide periodic project summary and status reports to the concerned stake holders and Management
• Monitor and review the progress at appropriate intervals based on the priority and delivery schedule. Record the discussion and circulate to the participants and other stakeholders
• Ensure the effective implementation of post order Corrective & Preventive actions against the customer complaints
• Ensure compliance with all applicable export requirements and keeping abreast of Emerson’s International trade compliance requirements.
• Providing support on quoting project lead time, pricing special constructions/options and ensuring conformance to EPMCPL standards wherever possible.
• Prepare and submit monthly order booked and sales projection to management.
• Project costing, discussing with Operations team on capability development regarding valve models and testing requirements.
• Participate in slim spec and GP improvement activities. Get regular update from ME and GSC teams on capacity and capability of the plant. Share with global partners at the appropriate forums
• Prepare Monthly inspection plan and communicate to PM. Ensure approved documents are in place at least two weeks in advance before sending NOI
• Ensure that the overall project schedule is met though coordination with both external and internal parties
• Ensure timely submission of trade compliance documents for Incoterm closure/ sales recognition – by closely working with logistics team at EPMCPL and with customer appointed forwarders
• Ensure to dispatch importation documents for destination clearance/customer site after getting necessary endorsement from Chambers/Embassy and other project specific documents – by closely working with customer appointed forwarders & PM
• Manage or validate sale order details in oracle transactions before providing shipment clearance to logistics

Who You Are:

You promote a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces individual accountability in the team, you see the big picture, constantly imagines future scenarios, and creates strategies to sustain competitive advantage, you serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Degree in Mechanical, Instrumentation or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 to 5 years’ work experience in similar industry and products
• Having project management experience in valve or related products will be an added advantage.
• Awareness about EMS & ISO 45001 practices
• Experience in ISO 14001:2015 - ISO 45001:2018 - ISO 9001:2015 procedures & instructions.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Deep knowledge of Fisher products and solutions
• Interpersonal skills and able to relate well with all levels of staff
• Good Presentation skills & persuasive ability

Our Offer to You:

By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do. Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within the industry and local labor markets. We also offer a comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees.

We are committed to creating a global workplace that supports diversity, equity and embraces inclusion. We welcome foreign nationals to join us through our Work Authorization Sponsorship.

We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential. We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company. We have established our Remote Work Policy for eligible roles to promote Work-Life Balance through a hybrid work set up where our team members can take advantage of working both from home and at the office.

Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit to provide a Safe Working Environment across our global network and facilities.

Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.

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