Senior Manager, Quality & Product Development

Emerson; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson's Mag & Vortex business in Eden Prairie, MN seeks a strategic leader responsible for Quality, New Product Development (NPD), and Engineering Design Approvals. You will shape the strategic vision, mentor a matrixed team, and drive cross-functional initiatives to accelerate innovation and ensure compliance.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in Engineering or STEM, 8+ years of related experience (3+ in product engineering/NPD/PM), and 2+ years of people leadership, with travel up to 20%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, engineering/ STEM preferred.
• Eight years related experience with minimum 3 in product engineering, manufacturing, NPD, or PM.
• 2+ years of leadership/people management experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the overall strategic vision of the business as a leadership team member.
• Develop and engage a multi-level, matrixed team through coaching and stretch assignments.
• Own high-priority strategic projects and cross-functional challenges.
• Lead complex initiatives from problem definition to implementation with clear outcomes and accountability.
• Influence across the organization to align leaders and drive measurable results.
• Provide strategic leadership for quality management systems and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering or STEM)

MBA degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Join Emerson's Mag & Vortex business as a strategic leader responsible for Quality, New Product Development (NPD), and Engineering Design Approvals. Based in Eden Prairie, MN, this role combines functional leadership with business-wide influence, driving strategic initiatives that improve business performance, accelerate innovation, and ensure compliance.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• As a member of the leadership team, help shape and execute the overall strategic vision of the business, contributing beyond assigned functional responsibilities to drive continued growth and success.
• Develop the capability and engagement of a multi-level, matrixed team through coaching, feedback, exposure, and meaningful stretch assignments.
• Take ownership of high-priority strategic projects and emerging business challenges, including work that falls outside defined functional responsibilities.
• Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through implementation, establishing clear outcomes, governance, decisions, and accountability.
• Influence across the organization to align leaders and teams, resolve barriers, and convert strategic priorities into sustained business results.
• Quality
  • Provide strategic leadership in developing, implementing, and continuously improving robust quality management systems to ensure product excellence.
  • Drive initiatives for root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and quality performance metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer satisfaction.
• New Product Development
  • Supervise the project management function to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products that meet performance objectives.
  • Champion accelerating NPD effectiveness, seeing opportunities to streamline workflows, and increase efficiency, ultimately accelerating time-to-market and improving product success.
  • Cultivate innovation by championing a culture of creativity, collaboration, and experimentation within the NPD team.
• Approvals and Compliance
  • Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements and industry trends, providing strategic mentorship and direction to ensure proactive compliance.

Who You Are:

You are a strategic thinker with strong business acumen. You are effective in ambiguous environments and able to influence without authority. You are a proven leader of cross-functional initiatives and organizational change. You are committed to talent development and continuous improvement.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree
• Eight years of related experience, three of which must be in product engineering, manufacturing, new product development / project management, or equivalent
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in leadership or management of people
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM major
• MBA degree preferred
• Experience in the process control industry
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to influence across functions and levels, lead through ambiguity, and drive strategic cross-functional initiatives to measurable outcomes.

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.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $135,000 - $185,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

About Us

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.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

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!