Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Are you looking for a phenomenal opportunity in Elk River, Minnesota? Come join our team at Emerson Discrete Automation. We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer. In this role you will work with the Plant Manager to plan, develop and support our manufacturing processes. Increase efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, systems, and work force utilization to develop and implement improvement plans. Design tooling, jigs and fixtures as required for manufacturing of new and existing products to achieve manufacturing goals and product specifications.

If you are ready to expand your professional experiences and grow professionally with a thriving organization, we invite you to become a valued member of our team!

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Process Development: Develop, plan, organize, implement and document manufacturing processes necessary to produce Tescom products as determined by production and manufacturing needs.
• Productivity, Efficiency and Continuous Improvement: Actively analyze and recommend ways to improve products, equipment, tooling and processes to increase overall quality, productivity, capacity, lead times and gross margins.
• Lead and/or actively participate in Lean, 5S or other continuous improvement projects though-out manufacturing
• Actively support all product lines while providing technical support and information to other departments, suppliers and customers as requested.
• Provide engineering support in production to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems.
• Work closely with manufacturing departments to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employee's
• Use scientific problem-solving tools in the execution of normal work assignments.
• Product Routings and Engineering Changes: Create and maintain work orders for the manufacture and assembly of parts and products. Assigns standard hours and times to work order operations and performs periodic time studies to verify standard accuracy. Confirms and authorizes material and design changes to assure manufacturability.
• Design and Develop Tooling: Designs, develops, improves and procures tooling, gauging, jigs and fixtures for all areas of manufacturing.
• Capital Equipment Justifications: Performs feasibility studies for capital equipment and prepares justifications using approved investment analysis techniques. Directs and controls assigned approved projects. Perform capital equipment payback analysis.

Who You Are:

You readily action new challenges, without unnecessary planning and identify and seize new opportunities. You build constructive relationships with people both similar and different to yourself and act with subtlety and tact. You ask the right questions to accurately analyze situations. You focus efforts on continuous improvement; and have a knack for identifying and seizing opportunities for synergy and integration. You identify and create the processes vital to get work done. You focus on the highest priorities and set aside less critical tasks.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
• Relevant years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment commensurate with the level of this position.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to communicate (verbal / written) optimally with customers, suppliers and employees.
• Knowledge of scientific problem-solving tools (DOE, TQ, SPC, etc.).
• Ability to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
• Proven record of working and making decisions independently and leading others to the completion of assigned tasks.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future. We will not be providing sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment

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 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 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.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $115,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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.

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