Manufacturing Engineer - Emerson

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Are you looking for a great 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.  Maximize 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.
 

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Process Development:  Develop, plan, organize, implement and document manufacturing processes necessary for the production of 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 diplomacy 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 necessary to get work done.  You focus on highest priorities and set aside less critical tasks.
 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal / written) effectively with customers, suppliers and employees.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scientific problem-solving tools (DOE, TQ, SPC, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work and make decisions independently and to lead others to the completion of assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Five years experience in a manufacturing environment

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 encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourages innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. 

The 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 and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

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.

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