If you are an ENGINEERING professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Aiken, SC location; you will be responsible to improve the manufacturing processes, production layouts and material flow of our manufacturing plant through automation and/or engineering solutions.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Leadership and Team Management:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the engineering team.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement:
  • Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
  • Lead and manage Six Sigma projects to reduce variability and enhance product quality.
  • Drive Kaizen events and initiatives to continuously improve production processes and employee engagement.
• Project Management:
  • Oversee engineering projects from conception through implementation, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and maintenance, to implement engineering changes and improvements.
• Process Optimization and Technical Support:
  • Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance:
  • Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Work closely with the quality assurance team to maintain high standards of product quality and consistency.
• Cost Management:
• Develop and manage budgets for the engineering department. Define CAPEX budgets, monitor, report and control expenditure of the budget
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through process improvements and technology enhancements.

Who You Are:

You look for obstacles and build excellent contingency plans. You find and champion the best creative ideas and actively move them into implementation. You experiment with a wide range of existing technologies while applying new and emerging options that can enhance organizational outcomes. You orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal. You seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field such as industrial technology.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of control systems (PLC/PAC), ability to create programs/troubleshoot PLC's and/or automated assembly equipment.
• Strong analytical abilities to collect, analyze, and interpret data for informed decision-making and process improvement.
• Validated project management skills with the ability to complete projects effectively.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong mechanical abilities, troubleshooting experience with root cause analysis.
• Strong organizational ability, communication (written and oral), interpersonal, engineering drawing skills, and computer skills including Auto CAD and/or CREO as well as Microsoft office.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Master's Degree Mechanical, Electro Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred, Operations Management, Business, or equivalent
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt)

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 our Culture & Values.

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