Product Engineer, Sustaining — Drive Improvements

Emerson; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Product Engineer to support and improve existing Professional Tools product lines in the United States. You will drive design enhancements, cost reduction, and implementation of new features while partnering with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and product management teams.

You will lead design and testing activities, maintain PLM/ERP documentation, and ensure robust product performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve field complaints, production issues, and product performance concerns through 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 effectiveness of design improvements and changes.
• Maintain 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.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototype testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Hands-on mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Job description

Emerson is seeking a Product Engineer to support and improve existing Professional Tools product lines in the United States. You will drive design enhancements, cost reduction, and implementation of new features while partnering with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and product management teams.

You will lead design and testing activities, maintain PLM/ERP documentation, and ensure robust product performance and reliability.