Industrial Engineer

Emerson • Marshalltown, IA

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About The Position

Emerson is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join its Marshalltown, Iowa team and improve manufacturing processes used to machine and fabricate valve components. The role works closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to address manufacturing challenges, implement new processes, and support ongoing process improvements. The work aims to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.

The Industrial Engineer develops and evaluates manufacturing methods, analyzes workforce utilization and facility layouts, contributes to design reviews, and collaborates with vendors and cross-functional teams. The position also supports process introductions and engineering changes, uses CAD/CAM and CNC programs to optimize processes, applies statistical methods to improve process capability, creates work instructions and tooling documentation, and troubleshoots production issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with statistical process control, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of experience programming CNC machines using G and M codes, and experience with CNC programming software such as Edge Cam or Mastercam.
• Experience supporting machining and fabrication operations in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting new process introductions and capital equipment projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and continuously improve manufacturing methods to reduce cost and strengthen competitive advantage.
• Research manufacturing technologies and recommend capital improvement projects.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and equipment layout to maximize efficiency and safety.
• Participate in design reviews with product development and design teams to support efficient, capable, and scalable production methods.
• Collaborate with vendors to define product specifications, source equipment, materials, and components, and evaluate them against quality and performance standards.
• Estimate production times, staffing needs, and related costs to support management decision-making.
• Partner with management, design engineering, and cross-functional teams on manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and process improvements.
• Implement engineering changes and new process introductions into the manufacturing system.
• Use CAD/CAM and CNC machining programs to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Apply statistical methods to assess and improve manufacturing process capability.
• Develop work instructions and tooling documentation for production teams.
• Support production departments by troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Recognition programs
• Flexible time-off options, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holidays
• Mentorship, training, and employee development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level