Project Engineer Senior Project Engineer

Emerson Tool Company located in St. Louis MO is seeking a Project Engineer to join our collaborative international team focused on product design and this role you will contribute to all stages of new product developmentfrom early ideation through productionas well as provide sustaining engineering support for existing product lines. You will work in a handson multifunctional environment that values curiosity innovation and learning. Our teams design 3D models build and evaluate prototypes and leverage our inhouse rapid prototyping and certified UL lab capabilities. Emerson Tool Company proudly manufactures RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacs ProTeam commercial products and related accessories.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Collaborate with product managers industrial designers marketing sales and operations to define product requirements and deliver highquality solutions.

• Conduct research and development activities to explore emerging technologies and incorporate them into products.

• Conceive ideas create concepts and design prototype and develop solutions that enhance product performance quality and customer value.

• Stay informed on advancements trends and competitive products through continuous learning and analysis.

• Support the creation and execution of intellectual property strategies including contributions to patent applications.

• Establish project budgets plan staffing needs and schedule work to meet project timelines efficiently.

• Provide written and verbal project updates while identifying opportunities to improve processes or objectives.

• Identify analyze and implement costreduction initiatives.

• Support sustaining engineering efforts and partner with operations to resolve product or production issues.

• Monitor prototype builds laboratory testing and agency qualification activities throughout product development.

Who You Are:

You bring curiosity and a willingness to explore new approaches when solving problems. You encourage collaboration and diverse thinking to arrive at the best solutions and help others succeed. You set ambitious goals and consistently deliver results through focus and discipline. You take ownership honor commitments and learn from challenges to continuously improve your work and the work of your team.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• 5 years of experience in research development or engineering including work in new product development.

• Experience with 3D modeling drafting or CAE tools.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across multifunctional teams and all organizational levels.

• Ability to identify analyze and solve engineering challenges using structured problemsolving and documentation methods.

• Comfort using hand tools and fullsize power tools during prototyping and testing.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States; Emerson does not offer sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or related advanced field.

• 7 years of engineering experience with a strong background in new product development.

• Proficiency in 3D modeling/drafting/CAE platforms such as Siemens NX and Teamcenter.

• Experience in one or more of the following:

Plastic part manufacturing including injection molding and extrusion

Fluid dynamics analysis and simulation

Finite element analysis and failure analysis

Acoustic analysis and sound quality optimization

Testing and refinement of consumer appliances

• Previous design experience in power tools HVAC equipment or other consumer products.

• Demonstrated record of product innovation.

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.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.

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.

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