Industrial Engineer

Emerson•Marshalltown, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join its Marshalltown, Iowa team and improve manufacturing processes used to machine and fabricate critical valve components. The role works closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to address manufacturing challenges, implement processes, and develop process improvements that support safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance. The Industrial Engineer develops and evaluates manufacturing methods, researches manufacturing technologies, plans workforce and facility resources, participates in product design reviews, and collaborates with vendors and cross-functional teams. The position also supports manufacturing changes and new processes, optimizes CNC machining processes, applies statistical methods, documents work instructions and tooling, and troubleshoots production issues. Emerson describes a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, mentorship, training, and employee development. The company offers benefits intended to support employees’ and families’ physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing.

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, as well as 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 new 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 ensure production methods are efficient, capable, and scalable.
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 in a timely and effective manner.
Use CAD/CAM and CNC machining programs to help optimize manufacturing processes.
Apply statistical methods to assess and improve manufacturing process capability.
Develop clear work instructions and tooling documentation to support production teams.
Support production departments by troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.