Manufacturing Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson, a leader in engineering and technology, is seeking a candidate to support daily manufacturing operations, troubleshoot production issues, and implement corrective actions to improve safety, quality, and delivery. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, documentation improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, zero years of applicable experience, and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Zero years of applicable experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and support data-driven decisions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions and process flows.
• Lead capital equipment projects to specify and implement new equipment and technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and achieve organizational objectives.

Skills

Ownership

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Minitab

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Supporting daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production issues, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to improve safety, quality, and delivery
• Analyzing manufacturing data to identify trends, recommend process improvements, and support data-driven decision-making
• Developing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, and fixture drawings
• Leading capital equipment projects to specify, source, qualify, and implement new equipment and technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and achieve organizational objectives

Who You Are:

You readily take action on challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and ownership. You actively learn through experimentation, feedback, and new experiences, applying those lessons to improve performance and solve problems. You build partnerships and work cooperatively with others to achieve shared goals. You communicate clearly and effectively at one-on-one, small team, and organizational levels. You consistently achieve results, even under changing circumstances, by focusing on priorities and maintaining accountability for outcomes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelors in engineering
• Zero (0) years of applicable experience
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• An ABET-accredited engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturingis preferred.
• Internship or Co-op experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Data analysis capabilities using tools such as SQL, Power BI, and Minitab

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.

At Emerson, our employee’s passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings, and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company’s success. The salary range for this role is $70,000-74,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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