Manufacturing Engineer

This role is a phenomenal opportunity to support the Professional Tools business in Orange, VA. If you are an engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an excellent role for you! 

You will work as a project leader with responsibility for planning, directing, and coordination of manufacturing processes and the design, purchase, fabrication, CNC programming, and supervises installation of manufacturing equipment and tooling.

Emerson’s global Professional Tools business is an equal opportunity employer, offering the broadest portfolio of reliable tools and technologies for those working in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades! With unparalleled expertise from RIDGID, Greenlee, and Klauke, we deliver trusted products that provide diligent performance to handle the industries’ toughest challenges.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, drawing interpretation, materials, fabrication processes, assembly methods, quality control standards, tooling, and production equipment capabilities.
• Analyzes equipment and workstation capacity, space requirements, workflow, and workspace layouts for maximum efficiency.
• Selects and completes vital documentation for the purchase, design and construction, scheduling, installation and start-up of capital equipment. 
• Confers with suppliers to develop specifications and production plans for components, tooling, and manufacturing equipment.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, production costs, and capital investments for new or revised products and processes.
• Provides direct service to manufacturing departments for training, documentation of work instructions, maintenance of process routing files, changes to product drawings, analysis of equipment performance, and trouble shooting of production problems.
• Develops, trouble shoots, and writes/improves programs for CNC machine tools using knowledge of cutting tool selection, cutting speeds and feeds for various materials, tool design, drawing dimensioning and tolerancing, and use CAD / CAM system as required to perform task.   

Who You Are:

You readily accept new challenges, without unnecessary planning. You understand the meaning and implications of key financial indicators. You create teamwork that allows others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You carefully consider all relevant factors and use appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. You design processes and procedures that allow managing from a distance.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 2-year Technical Associates Degree
• CNC programming experience 
• Good understanding of mechanical concepts.
• Ability to develop, read, and interpret technical documents and blueprints.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to optimally connect with all levels of management and employees.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• 4-year Technical Degree with 2 years related experience or 2-year Technical Degree with 4 years related experience is preferable

Physical Demands and Environment:

These physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to optimally perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Normal office and manufacturing environments. Ongoing strict deadlines and changing project assignments. Must wear personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing facility.  Performing the duties of this job requires: sitting, use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reaching with hands and arms, walking, standing, talking, listening and vision.

Our Culture & 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 perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication 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 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 offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about our Culture & Values. 

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