Senior Isolation Valve Design Engineer (NPD)

Emerson Electric Co; Lugagnano Val d'Arda; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy seeks an Isolation Valves Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead valve design through concept to industrialization. You will drive NPD, perform analyses, and create 3D models and drawings for cross‑functional teams.

You will apply FMEA and DFMEA, collaborate with System Engineering, Manufacturing and Program Management, and ensure design-for-manufacturing. Italian & English fluency is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design and new product development within an industrial environment (IC4 / experienced individual contributor).
• Strong capability in mechanical design, calculations, and 3D modeling, with hands-on experience using Ansys (FEA and/or CFD) or similar simulation tools.
• Solid background in structural analysis and design-for-manufacturing, ideally in regulated or industrial engineering contexts.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as PTC Creo and AutoCAD, including creation of 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience working in mechanical design teams, within a cross-functional, matrix organization, collaborating with System Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management.
• Background in the valves industry is strongly preferred; experience with ball valves is a significant advantage.
• Fluency in Italian and English is mandatory; French is a strong plus.
• Ability to operate effectively in a critical role, taking ownership of design activities under business pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities for isolation valves from concept through detailed design, validation, and industrialization.
• Execute New Product Development and redesign activities, ensuring compliance with internal development processes and required technical reviews.
• Develop 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and technical documentation, and communicate technical content to stakeholders.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations (FEA / CFD) to support design decisions and product performance.
• Drive design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly solutions in collaboration with Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and resolution of technical issues and non-conformities.
• Apply engineering methodologies such as FMEA and root cause analysis to drive design improvements and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including System Engineering, Program Management, Product Leadership, and other Engineering disciplines.
• Support manufacturing, audits, and selected customer or certification activities as required.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives and continuous improvement across the isolation valves product portfolio.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

Ansys

Creo

AutoCAD

FMEA

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Emerson in Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy seeks an Isolation Valves Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead valve design through concept to industrialization. You will drive NPD, perform analyses, and create 3D models and drawings for cross‑functional teams.

You will apply FMEA and DFMEA, collaborate with System Engineering, Manufacturing and Program Management, and ensure design-for-manufacturing. Italian & English fluency is required; French is a plus.