Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Data-Driven Process Optimizer

Emerson

Mansfield (OH)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off and parental leave

Job summary

Emerson in Mansfield, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization in a high‑tech production facility that manufactures large industrial actuators.

You will lead improvement initiatives, analyze data, design tooling with Solid Works, and build Power BI dashboards, collaborating with operations, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and leadership to boost safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
Experience using functional and measuring tooling for gauging requirements.
Problem-solving skills and a self-starter mentality.

Responsibilities

Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Lead root cause analysis using 8D, A3, Fishbone, and 5 Whys.
Drive improvements in OEE, labor productivity, first-pass yield, and throughput.
Support cost reduction initiatives through productivity improvements and waste elimination.
Design tooling, jigs, fixtures, functional gauging and facilities equipment using SolidWorks.
Troubleshoot machining, tooling, or fixturing issues with root cause analysis.
Develop a working knowledge of facilities capabilities for tooling and gauging.
Build and analyze Power BI dashboards.
Collaborate across departments on projects from inception to completion; prepare ARs for new equipment or software.
Determine specifications and initiate material/component purchases.