Manufacturing Engineer — Process & Automation Leader

Emerson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Flexible time off

Job summary

Emerson in Houston, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes, implement cost-effective methods, and support new product development and production ramp-up.

You will lead Lean initiatives, design tooling, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate across design, quality, supply chain, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and drive KPIs like yield, cycle time, throughput, and OEE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in assembly, machining, and electromechanical assembly.
• Experience with capital improvement justification and projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well with others at multiple levels of the organization.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and production methods.
• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with design, quality, supply chain, and production teams to ensure manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (work instructions, SOPs, process maps).
• Identify and coordinate capital equipment acquisitions and manage capital programs.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Emerson in Houston, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes, implement cost-effective methods, and support new product development and production ramp-up.

You will lead Lean initiatives, design tooling, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate across design, quality, supply chain, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and drive KPIs like yield, cycle time, throughput, and OEE.