Sourcing Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Sourcing Engineer (Mechanical Engineer) to contribute to sourced materials and new product development. This role, based in Elyria, OH, collaborates globally with commodity management teams, developmental engineers, suppliers, and other Emerson professionals.

Responsibilities

• Drive NPD projects by building effective requests for quotes, recommending supplier selection, managing costed BOMs, PPAP, and risk mitigation
• Manage sourcing projects with Pro Tools' global supply base, including cost modeling, make/buy analysis, and capital expenditure
• Communicate supply chain status and risks to project stakeholders
• Lead supplier decision reviews with executive leadership
• Possess strong project management and MS Office skills
• Partner with suppliers to optimize design for manufacturability (DFM) and ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards
• Support an electrical sourcing engineering counterpart in component sourcing, substitutions, and align supply chains for mechanical and electronic subassemblies (box builds)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or related field with 3–5 years’ experience
• Knowledge of quality processes (PPAP, SPC, DFM, FMEA)
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Strong project management and MS Office skills

Qualifications

• You have a technical mindset who can make business decisions that directly impact the bottom line of the business
• You enjoy negotiating
• You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels
• You enjoy seeing a project from conception to the marketplace
• You like working with many manufacturing processes

Skills

• Experience with cost reduction initiatives
• Experience with aligning complicated supply chains with multiple suppliers
• Knowledge and experience in leading component technical drawing reviews
• Development of supplier commodity strategies based on historical business data

Benefits

• Competitive base salary within the local market
• Annual merit review process for performance rewards
• Flexible, competitive benefits plans including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and more
• Flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave