Manufacturing and Machining CoOp

Emerson; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Marshalltown, IA seeks a student-co-op in engineering to support manufacturing operations. You will promote safety, assist Lean initiatives, help qualify new procedures, and act as interface with Engineering, Sales, and Marketing.

You will develop best practices, contribute to capital plans, and help deliver on customer expectations while gaining hands-on experience through Emerson's structured co-op program.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote a strong safety culture.
• Support the achievement of critical success factors: Safety, Quality, Delivery/Lead-time, Cost/Inventory Management, and Cost of Quality.
• Assist development and qualification of new procedures and processes.
• Provide a manufacturing interface with Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to address manufacturability issues.
• Lean implementation support in processes.
• Understand and support reduction of cost of quality (COQ).
• Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and analyze data to identify root causes and implement improvements.
• Coordinate and communicate with all organization levels; deliver formal training and area meetings.
• Develop best practices and procedures and share via Visual Workplace and training.
• Contribute to capital planning and the implementation of new capital technology to improve processes.
• Support production and quality activities to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Excellent oral and written коммуника?

Education

Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or Industrial Technology

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Support and promote a strong safety culture.
• Support the achievement of the following critical success factors: Safety, Quality, Delivery/Lead-time Cost/Inventory Management and Cost of Quality.
• Support the development and qualification of new procedures and processes.
• Provide a manufacturing support interface with Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to address potential manufacturability issues.
• Lean Implementation - Supporting the implementation of Lean in processes as appropriate.
• Understand the principles and support the reduction in the cost of quality (COQ).
• Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE):
  • Quality
    • Analyze data and implement Root-Cause solutions to improve processes and personnel driven nonconformance's.
  • Productivity
    • Identify and Facilitate Implementation of process improvements.
• Coordinate and communicate with all levels of the organization (formal and informal presentations).
• Develop Best Practices and Procedures; communicate these to employees through Visual Workplace, Formal Training, and Area meetings.
• Participate in the development of capital plans, support Appropriation Requests and the implementation of new capital technology to improve manufacturing processes and the reduction of nonconformance's.
• Delivery - Assist in coordination of production and quality activities to support Customer expectations.
• Productivity - Identify and Facilitate Implementation of process improvement opportunities to increase throughput.

Who You Are:

• You prepare content for communication that is impactful. You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives. You engage frontline employees for input and evaluate their best ideas. You are open to change and continue to learn and experience new opportunities.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Interest in manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Industrial Technology
• Junior or Senior class standing
• Hands‑on manufacturing experience from a previous job or internship, or a project-based academic assignment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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 and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet your physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid holidays and volunteer time. You will also get hands‑on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in our well‑established and structured co‑op program. There is also an easy to access on‑site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

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ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

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.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

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!

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