Houston, TX, 77007, USA
1 day ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong problem-solving mentality and a passion for innovation. In this role, you will lead product enhancements, optimize engineering solutions, and collaborate across teams to ensure technical excellence. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by driving design improvements, mentoring junior engineers, and implementing best-in-class engineering practices. This is a great opportunity for a highly skilled engineer looking to take on daring projects, lead technical advancements, and give to the future of engineering excellence. If you are ready to make an impact, apply today. We have an outstanding team that favors innovation. Emerson offers generous benefits, and flexible work schedules, and we are committed to a diverse workforce! **In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:** + Drive product enhancements and design modifications, leading the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process with precision. + Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up principles to ensure accuracy and manufacturability. + Apply structured problem-solving techniques to address complex engineering challenges (Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification is a plus). + Develop and implement innovative solutions to optimize products, processes, and systems. + Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to prevent recurring issues. + Collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure technical excellence in product design and manufacturing. + Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and standard practices + Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical growth. + Stay informed on emerging engineering trends, technologies, and methodologies to enhance product development. + Oversee testing, experimentation, and simulations to validate design concepts and improve performance. + Provide technical expertise to support manufacturing, quality control, and production line setup. + Contribute to multidisciplinary projects, demonstrating knowledge of electronics and instrumentation. + Find opportunities for design-for-manufacturability, cost reduction, and product optimization. + Support continuous improvement initiatives in engineering processes and methodologies. **Who You Are:** + You anticipate the impact of emerging technologies and make necessary improvements. You relate comfortably with people across levels, functions, cultures, and geography. You grow and learn from new challenges, without unnecessary planning. You scan the environment for new technical skills, knowledge, or capabilities that can benefit business or personal performance. You build rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way. You display a can-do work ethic in good and bad times **For This Role, You Will Need:** + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering + 5+ years of experience in engineering roles with a strong focus on problem-solving + Validated ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and develop effective solutions + Hands-on experience with solving tools, methodologies, and standard processes + Strong knowledge of engineering principles, industry regulations, and quality standards + Ability to work independently and lead projects effectively **Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:** + Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering + Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering + Experience with Hazardous Location Certifications (ATEX, IECEx, CSA, etc.) + Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) to optimize production processes + Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical valve actuators is preferred + Strong understanding of mechanical engineering design calculations, including fasteners, seals, structural analysis, gears, motors, bearings, powder metallurgy, springs, castings, injection molding, and more **Our Offer To You:** We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s 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 prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave. 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 (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/perspectives/culture-and-values) and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/careers/diversity-and-inclusion) . 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. \#LI-AN1 **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. **Work Authorization** 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 for hire. **Equal Opportunity Employer** Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. **Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation** If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com . **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! **No calls or agencies please.** **Requisition ID** : 25014524 Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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