Sustaining Engineer

Emerson; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee resource groups andrecognitio

Flexible time off, including paid Par

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Sustaining Engineer to support and improve existing product lines within the Professional Tools business. You’ll address field concerns, enhance product quality, and reduce costs through engineering solutions, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and subject matter experts.

In this role you will perform root cause analysis, drive design improvements, validate changes through testing, and ensure proper documentation in PLM and ERP systems while contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to solve problems and manage a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Analyses, develops, and recommends design approaches to meet requirements for new or improved products.

Responsibilities

• Respond to field complaints and production issues related to existing products.
• Conduct root cause analysis of quality and performance issues.
• Define process or design improvements to address product concerns.
• Coordinate and/or perform testing to validate the effectiveness of improvements.
• Participate in value improvement initiatives and support sourcing strategies to ensure supply continuity.
• Review and approve or decline deviation requests from production.
• Evaluate and approve or decline PPAP submissions for new parts or suppliers.
• Ensure accurate implementation and documentation of engineering changes in PLM and ERP systems.
• Support sustainability initiatives aligned with Emerson goals.
• Provide engineering support for products requiring regulatory or agency approvals.
• Assist with substance compliance projects through technical expertise.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Technical writing

Mathematical proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidEdge

SolidWorks

Machining

Casting

Forging

Forming

Job description

Job Description If you are a Sustaining Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting and enhancing existing product lines within Emerson’s Professional Tools business. You will help address field concerns, improve product quality, and reduce costs through thoughtful engineering solutions. Working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and technical experts, you will identify root causes of product issues and drive effective, customer‑focused improvements while contributing to a culture of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Respond to field complaints and production issues related to existing products.
• Conduct root cause analysis of quality and performance issues.
• Define process or design improvements to address product concerns.
• Coordinate and/or perform testing to validate the effectiveness of improvements.
• Participate in value improvement initiatives and support sourcing strategies to ensure supply continuity.
• Review and approve or decline deviation requests from production.
• Evaluate and approve or decline PPAP submissions for new parts or suppliers.
• Ensure accurate implementation and documentation of engineering changes in PLM and ERP systems.
• Support sustainability initiatives aligned with Emerson goals.
• Provide engineering support for products requiring regulatory or agency approvals.
• Assist with substance compliance projects through technical expertise.

Who You Are:

You identify and seize new opportunities to continuously improve outcomes. You communicate effectively across a variety of settings, adapting your approach to diverse audiences and organizational levels. You persist in achieving objectives, overcoming obstacles with resilience and focus. You bring new perspectives and approaches to solving problems, contributing to innovative and practical solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to solve problems and manage a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Analyzes, develops, and recommends design approaches to meet requirements for new or improved products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidEdge, SolidWorks).
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, forging, and forming.
• Knowledge of metallurgical fundamentals, including heat treatment and material properties.
• Familiarity with a stage-gate New Product Development process.
• Awareness of regulatory standards for tools (e.g., IEC 62841).

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups and recognition programs.
• Flexible time off, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holidays.

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 providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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