New Product Development Engineering Manager

• Lead a High-Performance Team: Guide and mentor a dedicated engineering team. Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Product Innovation: Lead the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. You’ll manage multiple complex projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams in marketing, sales, and global engineering.
• Hands-On Technical Expertise: Stay actively involved in the technical details of new product design and development. Your deep, hands-on knowledge will be critical for overcoming technical challenges, providing guidance, and ensuring the team's designs meet stringent performance and quality standards.
• Strategic Planning: Partner with marketing and business leaders to develop and execute technology roadmaps. You’ll identify new market opportunities and ensure our product portfolio remains at the forefront of the industry.
• Project & Process Management: Ensure all NPD projects follow our standard gate model and agile methodologies. You will manage project risks, monitor progress, and report on key metrics to stakeholders.
• Customer & Market Focus: Champion customer value throughout the development process, ensuring our products address real-world needs and deliver a superior user experience.

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or a related field) is required.

Experience

• A seasoned engineering professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D or NPD, with at least 2 years in a management or team leadership role.
• Hands-on experience with valve-related R&D or applications is a significant advantage. You should have a deep understanding of fluid power, mechanical design, and electromechanical systems.
• A leader with a proven ability to manage and motivate a diverse technical team.
• Familiarity with structured product development processes (gate model, agile/scrum).
• Strong collaborative and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across different functions and cultures.
  

• 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 perspectives—because 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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, 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.