Sustaining Product Engineer - Drive Improvements

Emerson; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Product Engineer to support maintenance and continuous improvement of existing product lines within our Professional Tools business. You will develop features and design enhancements, and pursue cost reductions while collaborating with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and product management to deliver reliable solutions.

You will need a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years of relevant engineering experience, hands-on prototyping ability, and CAD proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant engineering experience.
• 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 effective 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 the effectiveness of design improvements and engineering changes.
• Maintain accurate 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 and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electromechanical design

Prototype testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Job description

Emerson is seeking a Product Engineer to support maintenance and continuous improvement of existing product lines within our Professional Tools business. You will develop features and design enhancements, and pursue cost reductions while collaborating with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and product management to deliver reliable solutions.

You will need a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years of relevant engineering experience, hands-on prototyping ability, and CAD proficiency