Mechanical Sourcing Engineer

Emerson; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Emerson in Elyria, OH is seeking a Sourcing Engineer (Mechanical Engineer) to drive NPD projects, build RFQs, select suppliers, own costed BOMs, manage PPAP, and mitigate risks across a global supply base.

You will analyze make/buy options, model costs, and coordinate with commodity teams to align supply chains for mechanical and electronic sub-assemblies, while communicating status to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field with 3–5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of PPAP, SPC, DFM, and FMEA quality processes.
• Strong project-management skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent communication across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive NPD projects, including building effective RFQs, recommending supplier selections, owning costed BOMs, managing PPAP, and mitigating risks.
• Manage sourcing projects across Pro Tools’ global supply base, performing cost modeling, make/buy analysis, and capital expenditure assessment.
• Communicate supply‑chain status and risks to project stakeholders.
• Lead supplier decision reviews with executive leadership.
• Partner with suppliers to optimize design for manufacturability (DFM) and ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Quality processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a Sourcing Engineer (Mechanical Engineer) based in Elyria, OH. This role will collaborate globally with commodity management teams, developmental engineers, suppliers, and other Emerson professionals to support new product development and sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive NPD projects, including building effective RfQs, recommending supplier selections, owning costed BOMs, managing PPAP, and mitigating risks.
• Manage sourcing projects across Pro Tools’ global supply base, performing cost modeling, make/buy analysis, and capital expenditure assessment.
• Communicate supply‑chain status and risks to project stakeholders.
• Lead supplier decision reviews with executive leadership.
• Partner with suppliers to optimize design for manufacturability (DFM) and ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards.
• Support an electrical sourcing engineering counterpart in component sourcing, substitutions, and aligning supply chains for mechanical and electronic sub‑assemblies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field with 3–5 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of quality processes such as PPAP, SPC, DFM, and FMEA.
• Strong project‑management skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills across diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Experience aligning complex supply chains with multiple suppliers.
• Knowledge of component technical drawing reviews.
• History of developing supplier commodity strategies based on business data.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, flexible time‑off plans, paid parental leave, and recognition programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The employer does not sponsor visas.

Additional Information

No calls or agencies please.