Lean Manufacturing Engineer — Drive OEE & Throughput

Emerson Electric Co.; Mansfield (OH); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson at its Mansfield, OH facility is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence through Lean practices, process optimization, and project leadership. You will partner with operations, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and leadership to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Responsibilities include data-driven improvement, root cause analysis, tooling design in SolidWorks, and Power BI dashboard development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience applying lean principles and process improvement methods.
• Ability to use tooling gauges for measurement and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, A3, Fishbone, and 5 Whys methodologies.
• Drive improvements in OEE, labor productivity, first-pass yield, and throughput.
• Support cost reduction through productivity and waste elimination.
• Design tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauging, and facilities equipment using SolidWorks.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, or fixturing issues with root-cause analysis.
• Develop knowledge of facilities capabilities to ensure design suitability for tooling and gauging.
• Build and analyze Power BI dashboards.
• Collaborate across teams and develop appropriation requests with cost justifications.
• Determine specifications and procure materials and components for design requirements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analytics

Root cause analysis

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Power BI

SolidWorks

Machining / fixturing troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Power BI

Oracle / ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

If you are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer position, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Emerson's Mansfield, OH location is a manufacturer of large industrial actuators. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, high-tech production facility and will be responsible for driving manufacturing excellence through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement initiatives, and process optimization activities. This role partners closely with operations, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and leadership teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with a strong background in lean methodologies, process improvement, and project management.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause analysis activities using methodologies such as:
  o8D
  oA3 Problem Solving
  oFishbone Diagrams
  o5 Whys
• Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), labor productivity, first-pass yield, and throughput.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through productivity improvements and waste elimination.
• Design complex Tooling, Jigs, Fixtures, Functional Gauging and Facilities Equipment utilizing Solid Works for the design work. Involves analyzing requirements and designing items to accomplish desired purpose.
• Troubleshoot issues in machining, tooling, or fixturing using root cause analysis tools to identify the source and provide corrective solutions
• Develop a working knowledge of the facilities capabilities to ensure accurate design for Tooling, Jigs, Fixturing and Gauging.
• Build and analyze PowerBi Dashboards
• Collaborate within the team and across departments on projects from inception to completion.
  Develop Appropriation Requests for new equipment or software and supported by appropriate cost justifications and reductions.
• Determine specifications and initiate the purchase of materials and components in support of design requirements.

Who You Are:
You balance planning with actions. You introduce new ways of looking at problems. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse education and position levels.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Experience in the use of functional and measuring tooling for gauging requirements
• Problem-solving skills and a self-starter mentality

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 3 years experience in manufacturing engineering
• General understanding of machining programming or practice a plus
• Computer application skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power platform including PowerBi, Oracle, ERP systems

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 commitment 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 a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about ourCulture & Values.