About the position
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!
Responsibilities
- Develop, plan, organize, implement and document manufacturing processes necessary to produce Tescom products as determined by production and manufacturing needs.
- 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 throughout 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 troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
- Work closely with manufacturing departments to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees.
- Use scientific problem-solving tools in the execution of normal work assignments.
- Create and maintain work orders for the manufacture and assembly of parts and products. Assign standard hours and times to work order operations and perform periodic time studies to verify standard accuracy.
- Confirm and authorize material and design changes to assure manufacturability.
- Design, develop, improve and procure tooling, gauging, jigs and fixtures for all areas of manufacturing.
- Perform feasibility studies for capital equipment and prepare justifications using approved investment analysis techniques. Direct and control assigned approved projects. Perform capital equipment payback analysis.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental and vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition programs
- Flexible time off plans
- Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
- Vacation and holiday leave
