Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Emerson Tool Company, based in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Project Engineer to join an international team in product design and development from concept to production.

You will lead and support multi-functional design efforts, with rapid prototyping and in-house testing capabilities. The role includes developing product concepts, validating designs, and maintaining current offerings while pursuing innovations and IP opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related engineering and development experience.
• Experience with 3D modeling, drafting, and CAE.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across multi-functional groups.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
• US legal authorization to work without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Define product requirements with cross-functional teams and develop final solutions.
• Conduct R&D to explore new technologies and incorporate them into products.
• Conceptualize, design, prototype, and develop innovative solutions meeting performance and quality standards.
• Stay updated on advancements and conduct competition analysis.
• Assist in development of IP strategies including patent applications.
• Plan project budgets, staffing, and schedules to meet completion dates.
• Review and report project status and recommend procedural changes.
• Identify, analyze, and implement cost reductions.
• Support sustaining engineering to maintain existing products and resolve issues.
• Monitor prototype construction, testing, and approvals during design evolution.
• Operate various hand and power tools.

Skills

3D modeling/drafting/CAE

Communication

Problem solving

Travel up to 10%

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree (MSME/MSEE)

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

CAE/FEA tools

Job description

If you’re an engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has phenomenal news for you! Emerson Tool Company, based in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Project Engineer to work as part of a collaborative international team in product design and development. This includes all phases of new product development from conceptualization to production as well as sustaining engineering to maintain current product offerings. You will work in an exciting, multi-functional design environment with a company that financially recognizes patentable contributions. You will support and lead teams consisting of engineers and designers in their design efforts, as well as production support for operations. Our design teams create 3D models of product designs and employ rapid prototyping for testing and validation. We have in house prototyping capabilities as well as a certified UL lab for testing and product validation. We are hands‑on engineers who regularly do product tear downs and builds. Emerson Tool Company proudly manufactures RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacs, ProTeam commercial products, and related accessories.

This position may be filled at either the Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer level, depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Candidates do not need to determine which level they are applying for. We encourage qualified candidates across the experience range to apply, and the appropriate level will be considered during the selection process

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• You work in a multi-functional environment with product managers, industrial designers, marketing, sales and operations to define product requirements and develop final solutions.
• You will conduct research and development activities to explore new technologies and incorporate them in products.
• You will conceive ideas, create concepts, and design, prototype, and develop innovative solutions to enhance existing products or processes, ensuring they meet performance and quality standards.
• You will stay up to date with the latest advancements and trends in the field through continuous learning and competition analysis.
• You will assist in the development and execution of intellectual property strategies, including patent applications.
• You will establish project budgets, plan staffing and schedule projects to meet required completion dates with efficiency while using engineering resources.
• You will review, evaluate and report project status in written and verbal form on a regular basis; recommend changes in procedures or objectives as required.
• You will identify, analyze, and implement cost reductions.
• You will provide support to sustaining engineering to maintain current products /resolve production issues.
• You will monitor prototype construction, laboratory testing, and agency testing/approvals during the evolution of the product design.
• Use of various hand and full-size power tools.

Who You Are:

You introduce new ways of looking at problems. You encourage diverse thinking to promote and cultivate innovation. You push yourself and help others achieve results. You maintain a track record of exceeding goals optimally. You follow through on commitments and make sure others do the same. You extract lessons learned from previous failures and mistakes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• A minimum of 3 years of related engineering and development experience.
• Experience with 3D modeling/drafting/CAE.
• High level of communication skills both verbal and written. Must be able to interact and connect with multi-functional groups as well as employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Able to identify, analyze and tackle engineering problems, sort & differentiate information, formulate, organize & follow step‑by‑step problem solving, documentation and reporting procedures.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%, both domestic and internationally.
• Legal authorization to work in the United State - sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Master’s degree: MSME, MSEE or an advanced degree/certification in a related field
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering. Prior experience in new product development.
• Proficient with 3D modeling/drafting/CAE
• Plastic design experience including injection, roto and blow molding
• 3D modeling with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Product design using FEA and CFD analysis
• Previous design experience of power tool products, HVAC Products, or other applicable consumer based products
• Track record of production innovation is a plus.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we recognize that our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

We offer competitive and flexible benefits designed to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. Our commitment to work‑life balance includes flexible time off, paid parental leave, vacation, and company holidays.

At Emerson, we foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and collaboration where diverse experiences and perspectives drive innovation and business success. We believe that an inclusive workplace encourages the exchange of ideas, strengthens decision‑making, and helps us create better solutions for our customers and communities.

We are equally committed to professional development and lifelong learning. Our comprehensive development programs support growth at every career stage through onboarding, technical and leadership training, mentorship, coaching, project-based learning, and on‑the‑job experiences that help employees achieve their full potential.

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