Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Lugagnano Val d'Arda - Italy
Job Summary
Are you passionate about engineering and ready for your next challenge Join us as an Isolation Valves Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Lugagnano Val dArda.
In this role you will lead the design and development of isolation valve mechanical systems components and assemblies across the full product lifecycle with a strong focus on New Product Development (NPD). You will work in close coordination with System Engineering Product Design and Design Authority within a global matrix organization and in collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines and business functions.
We look forward to seeing your application!
In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Lead mechanical design activities for isolation valves from concept through detailed design validation and industrialization.
Execute New Product Development and redesign activities ensuring compliance with internal development processes and required technical reviews.
Develop 3D CAD models 2D drawings and technical documentation and communicate technical content to stakeholders.
Perform engineering calculations and simulations (FEA / CFD) to support design decisions and product performance.
Drive designformanufacturing and designforassembly solutions in collaboration with Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
Support prototype builds testing validation and resolution of technical issues and nonconformities.
Apply engineering methodologies such as FMEA and root cause analysis to drive design improvements and lessons learned.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including System Engineering Program Management Product Leadership and other Engineering disciplines.
Support manufacturing audits and selected customer or certification activities as required.
Contribute to innovation initiatives and continuous improvement across the isolation valves product portfolio.
Who You Are:
You are a techsavvy mechanical engineer who applies strong engineering judgment and continuously develops your technical skills and knowledge. You actively drive innovation challenge existing solutions and contribute to the evolution and improvement of products and design approaches. You are actionoriented take ownership of complex challenges and deliver results in a businesscritical environment. You collaborate effectively within crossfunctional teams and adapt quickly to changing technical and business priorities.
For This Role You Will Need:
- A Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 10 years of handson experience in mechanical design and new product development within an industrial environment (IC4 / experienced individual contributor).
- Strong capability in mechanical design calculations and 3D modeling with handson experience using Ansys (FEA and/or CFD) or similar simulation tools.
- Solid background in structural analysis and designformanufacturing ideally in regulated or industrial engineering contexts.
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as PTC Creo and AutoCAD including creation of 3D models drawings and technical documentation.
- Experience working in mechanical design teams within a crossfunctional matrix organization collaborating with System Engineering Manufacturing and Program Management.
- Background in the valves industry is strongly preferred; experience with ball valves is a significant advantage.
- Fluency in Italian and English is mandatory; French is a strong plus.
- Ability to operate effectively in a critical role taking ownership of design activities under business pressure.
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- Experience with isolation valves or similar industrial valve products across the full product lifecycle.
- Handson experience with laboratory testing verification and validation activities.
- Knowledge of international standards and codes applicable to metallic and nonmetallic valves (e.g. ISO API ASME).
- Exposure to systems engineering frameworks and structured product development approaches (e.g. ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 INCOSE).
- Experience with advanced engineering or quality methodologies such as FMEA DFSS Six Sigma or DoE.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical data and translate it into robust engineering solutions.
Our Culture and Commitment to You
At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
At Emerson we recognize the importance of balancing professional achievement with personal well-being. We offer a supportive and flexible work environment where individual contributions are valued and continuous learning is encouraged. Through development programs mentoring opportunities employee resource groups and global collaboration we help our people build meaningful careers while making a positive impact on customers communities and the industries we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary within the local market in which we operate and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The total compensation salary range for this role is 45.000 to 58.000 EUR annually commensurate with the skills talent capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.
For roles covered by a collective bargaining agreement the applicable salary range and pay structure are set by that agreement including how pay levels and progression are defined (CCNL Metalmeccanici )
Make this great opportunity yours!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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