What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Design Engineer position at Emerson Career Site?
If you are a senior-level engineering professional who enjoys solving meaningful problems and seeking opportunities to grow personally and professionally, Emerson may have a role for you! As a Sr. Design Engineer based in our Stafford, TX location, you will provide engineering support for our Pressure Management business unit on Product Lifecycle Management, Product Testing and Evaluation (T&E), and Research and Development (R&D) of skills you'll use every day. This role will be leading multi-discipline global Product Modification Project teams including members from Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Customers, Quality, Sales and Marketing.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Project Management: Plan, organize, and coordinate project activities for product modifications and improvements; lead cross-functional teams on complex projects; ensure proper team participation and maintain project documentation.
- Product Development: Design and develop product modifications/redesigns with a focus on cost reduction and value-added solutions; create schedules, acceptance criteria, and detailed analysis using FEA, CFD, GD&T, and other engineering tools.
- Product Support: Investigate and resolve design-related production issues and customer concerns; implement corrective actions, evaluate cost reductions, and maintain product documentation and process improvements.
- New Technologies: Research and identify innovative or new technologies to uncover intellectual property opportunities; initiate technology development projects with management approval.
- Scientific Problem Solving: Apply scientific problem-solving techniques to daily tasks and projects.
- Cost Reduction & Complexity Optimization: Identify and implement opportunities to reduce costs and simplify processes in both existing products and new product modifications.
You follow through on commitments. You set objectives to align with broader organizational goals. You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- 5 years or more of relevant engineering experience
- Functional experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and other gas pressure regulator standards
- Experience and functional knowledge of project management tools and techniques
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10%)
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
- Validated extensive knowledge of pressure management devices and technologies
- Proven understanding of Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Computer Aided Design, 3D Printing and/or Minitab
- Validated understanding of GD&T
- Background in Material Science and Application
We recognize for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs.
At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
