Development Engineer

Emerson; Łódź; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Development Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, support product industrialization, and drive continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery across manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes leading product introductions, handling engineering changes, and ensuring documentation and processes meet high standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 2-3 years in a similar engineering role within international manufacturing.
• Ability to read, interpret, and prepare technical/manufacturing docs.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and CI methodologies.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and perform under pressure.
• Practical project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and continuously improve manufacturing processes using Lean principles.
• Provide technical expertise to production teams and implement corrective actions.
• Develop knowledge by promoting best practices and standardized methods.
• Lead new product introductions, engineering changes, and launches with quality, cost, and delivery in mind.
• Coordinate production areas to ensure process stability and tool availability.
• Create and maintain technical docs, drawings, work instructions, and specs.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Read/interpret technical docs

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

FMEA

8D

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

Job description

Job Description

As a Development Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting product development, industrialization, and manufacturing operations by ensuring efficient production processes, product quality, and successful implementation of new products and engineering changes. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to optimize processes, solve technical challenges, and drive continuous improvement across the organization

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Optimize and continuously improve manufacturing processes to enhance quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and operational performance using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Support production teams by providing technical expertise, troubleshooting issues, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop employee knowledge and process awareness by promoting best practices and supporting the implementation of standardized manufacturing methods.
• Lead and support new product introductions, engineering changes, and production launches while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are achieved.
• Coordinate and monitor assigned production areas to ensure process stability, workplace organization, and availability of required tools, fixtures, and documentation.
• Create, maintain, and update technical documentation, product files, engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
• Participate in product transfer, industrialization, and manufacturing readiness projects.
• Provide technical support regarding product design and construction to Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and other business functions.
• Collaborate with the Quality Department to define quality requirements, support inspections, and drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Support customer complaint investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs/BSC), ensuring accurate documentation and data-driven decision-making.
• Drive problem-solving and continuous improvement activities to enhance product performance, manufacturing efficiency, and operational excellence.

Who You Are:

You are an innovative and analytical engineer with a passion for product development and process improvement. You enjoy solving technical challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and transforming ideas into practical solutions. Your structured approach, strong project management skills, and commitment to quality enable you to successfully deliver results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar engineering role within an international manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and prepare technical and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Practical project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience with product industrialization and manufacturing transfer projects.
• Knowledge of engineering change management processes.
• Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) and product optimization.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and CAPA.
• Experience working with ERP systems and engineering documentation management.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing environments.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

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.

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About Emerson

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!