Production Specialist

City of Shakopee, MN; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Production Specialist to assemble, test, and calibrate control valves, actuators, instruments, and accessories on the assembly line in accordance with Emerson standards and customer specifications.

You will coordinate with Manufacturing, Planning, QA, Engineering, and Stores to ensure smooth production flow, maintain Valve Test Records, and uphold QA procedures while supporting lean manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in valve assembly, testing, and calibration.
• Strong communication skills to support cross-functional activities and inspections.
• Familiarity with QA procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly, testing, and calibration of control valves, actuators, instruments, and accessories per Emerson standards and customer specifications.
• Execute orders, ensuring smooth production flow with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Stores.
• Carry out advanced calibration and testing, including Series-3, hydrostatic, leak, functional, and HP bunker testing.
• Complete accurate Valve Test Records (VTR) and quality documentation in line with QA procedures.
• Support special assembly, calibration, and testing processes, including non-standard configurations and buyout actuators.
• Assist during customer inspections, Factory and final acceptance testing as required.
• Monitor production KPIs, support casualty closure, RCA activities, and preventive maintenance for tools and equipment.
• Apply valve manufacturing knowledge to ensure first-time-right assembly and resolve production or testing issues.
• Support lean manufacturing, 5S compliance, workplace organization, and factory automation/digitalization initiatives.
• Provide daily production updates and adhere to Emerson HSE standards.

Skills

Valve assembly

Testing

Calibration

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality documentation

Education

Mechanical engineering or instrumentation degree

Tools

Valve Link software

Diagnostics

Job description

As a Production Specialist, you will assist the Flow Control Business Unit in manufacturing products to meet specifications, procedures, and certification requirements on the assembly line, including assembly and testing of valves and instruments. The role also involves periodic maintenance, supporting problem‑solving, and daily production reporting. You will coordinate closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Supervisor, and Material Warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery.

In this role, your responsibilities will be:

• Perform hands‑on assembly, testing, and calibration of control valves, actuators, instruments, and accessories per Emerson standards and customer specifications.
• Execute orders, ensuring smooth production flow with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Stores.
• Carry out advanced calibration and testing, including Series-3, hydrostatic, leak, functional, and HP bunker testing.
• Complete accurate Valve Test Records (VTR) and quality documentation in line with Quality Assurance (QA) procedures.
• Support special assembly, calibration, and testing processes, including non‑standard configurations and buyout actuators.
• Assist during customer inspections, Factory and final acceptance testing as required.
• Monitor production Key Performance Indicators, support casualty closure, Root Cause Analysis activities, and preventive maintenance for tools and equipment.
• Apply valve manufacturing knowledge to ensure first‑time‑right assembly and resolve production or testing issues.
• Support lean manufacturing, 5S compliance, workplace organization, and factory automation/digitalization initiatives.
• Provide daily production updates and adhere to Emerson HSE standards.

Who you are?

Production Specialist with hands‑on experience in valve assembly, testing, and calibration. Skilled in executing orders, supporting customized customer requirements, and improving production efficiency. Known for strong analytical skills, cross‑functional collaboration, and a quality‑driven approach with a strong focus on safety, 5S, and continuous improvement.

For this role, you will need:

• Hands‑on experience in valve assembly, testing, and calibration.
• Educational degree in Mechanical, Instrumentation, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills to support cross‑functional activities and customer inspections.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in Emerson Manufacturing Hub or a similar valve environment.
• Expertise in Valve Link software, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of various valve types and actuators.

Our Culture & Commitment to You !

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, various insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, 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. 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.

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

Job Info

• Job Identification 25030541
• Job Function Manufacturing
• Job Schedule Full time