Manufacturing Engineer

About the position

We have an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer who is eager to grow with our company here at Emerson Discrete Automation. This role will involve working with the engineering manager and will be responsible for various operations within the engineering department. We have an outstanding team that favors innovation. Emerson offers generous benefits, flexible work schedules, and we are committed to an outstanding and diverse workforce!

Responsibilities

• Custom designer/builder of pneumatic pressure test equipment, and Assembly tooling/fixturing for Valve, and Air Cylinder / Motion Control products.
• Work 'hands-on' with assembly operations in the production of fluid and pneumatic control products, and valve products used with air, water, compressed liquids, and gases.
• Responsible for problem-solving and fixing within the Valve and Actuator assembly departments, including pneumatic, electronic, and PLC-controlled test equipment.
• Support of product assembly, including root cause analysis through fixing processes of component assembly and testing.
• Support new product development, pilot runs and product launches, and existing product localization and development of work cells.
• Validation of assembly procedures and product performance. Lead/create PFMEA, Process Flow Charts, and Assembly Procedures.
• Use appropriate systems to document change approvals when required.
• Test products and verify the level of compliance using either laboratory or production equipment while supporting activities related to customer returns and corrective actions.
• Use of Oracle software, AutoCAD and CREO 3D CAD Modeling, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Office 365.
• Implementation of Perfect Execution, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing practices. Support/lead cost reduction projects.
• Obey all safety rules and stop work if continuing is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition. Report all safety concerns immediately.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.
• Part quoting, creating process routings, and capital purchases.
• Kaizen/ Kaikaku Events.
• 5S+1.
• Lean Manufacturing.
• Fixture/ Tooling design.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Experienced with mechanical and electrical components, and industrial engineering applications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing assembly equipment and ability to fix using root cause analysis. Must be hands-on.
• Strong mechanical abilities, and fixing experience with root cause analysis.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes, including CNC Lathes/Mills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints including GD&T.
• Act with utmost integrity, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Must be a great teammate and lead by example.
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong organizational ability, communication (written and oral), interpersonal, engineering drawing skills, and computer skills including Auto CAD and/or CREO as well as Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of PLCs, and ability to create programs/fix PLCs.
• Knowledge of 5S+1, lean manufacturing practices, and continuous improvements.
• Strong understanding of tooling, machining, and equipment-building principles.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups.
• Recognition programs.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.