Product Design Engineer

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Design Engineer (NPD & Sustenance) plays a key role in developing, improving, and sustaining mechanical products across their lifecycle. This position focuses on concept development, detailed design, and continuous improvement while applying design‑for‑manufacturing principles, cost optimization, and quality excellence. The role collaborates closely with cross‑functional and global teams to deliver reliable, high‑quality, and manufacturable solutions that meet customer and business needs.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Generate ideas, develop concepts, and create detailed mechanical designs for new products and product enhancements.
• Perform hand calculations, tolerance analysis, and GD&T stack‑up in alignment with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Apply strong engineering fundamentals to address design, manufacturing, and performance challenges.
• Provide CAD design support using Solid Edge or SolidWorks for New Product Development (NPD) and Sustenance projects.
• Drive cost‑reduction and quality improvement initiatives while maintaining product performance and compliance.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles to improve efficiency and ease of production.
• Execute Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) using PLM systems.
• Support prototype build, functional testing, validation activities, and evaluation of test results.
• Create, manage, and maintain costed Bills of Materials (BOMs) using Teamcenter or similar PLM tools.
• Balance multiple priorities effectively to meet customer expectations, quality requirements, and project timelines.
• Communicate technical information, design intent, and project updates clearly with global and cross‑functional stakeholders.

Who You Are:

You build effective relationships across teams, functions, and geographies by communicating clearly and respectfully. You approach challenges with curiosity and a structured problem‑solving mindset, continuously seeking opportunities to learn and improve. You collaborate openly with partners such as Electronics Hardware, Firmware, Manufacturing, and Sourcing teams to achieve shared goals. You take ownership of your work, stay focused on results, and follow through on commitments to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in mechanical design, product development, or sustenance engineering roles.
• Working knowledge of CAD tools, with preference for Solid Edge; experience with SolidWorks is also valued.
• Understanding of casting, plastic, and/or forging design considerations.
• Familiarity with GD&T concepts and ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly in both written and verbal formats for a global audience.
• Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and processes in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience working in structured NPD environments with PLM systems such as Teamcenter.
• Exposure to appliance or consumer product design.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to cost, quality, or manufacturability improvements.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we foster an inclusive and respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and encouraged. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can grow, contribute, and do meaningful work. We support continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation, and we strive to provide opportunities that help our people thrive professionally and personally. Emerson is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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