Job Description

Great engineers are hard to find. We’re giving them a place to thrive. If you love what you do, it makes every day better. At Emerson Professional Tools, we strive to build a work environment where ideas are celebrated, and talent is rewarded. 

Are you an ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL looking for an opportunity to grow? Are you interested in becoming a core member of a team dedicated to creating World Class manufacturing processes for Iconic Professional Tools brands to provide a Best-in-Class experience for our customers? Emerson Professional Tools has an exciting opening for you! 

Based in our Elyria, Ohio location, you will lead the implementation of automated manufacturing technologies and processes in a fast-paced CNC machining environment. You will design, plan, and deliver manufacturing system solutions that optimize cost, capital investment, and performance of highly automated machining cells. In collaboration with our product planning, engineering, manufacturing engineering and operations teams, you will design and develop processes that are designed for optimal performance. This position will research and monitor advanced manufacturing technology trends and appropriately integrate validated technology solutions into our global manufacturing facilities.

Emerson’s global Professional Tools business is an equal opportunity employer, offering the broadest portfolio of reliable tools and technologies for those working in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades! With unparalleled expertise from RIDGID, Greenlee, and Klauke, we deliver trusted products to handle the industries’ toughest challenges.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO: 

• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and address current manufacturing challenges across multiple product lines.
• Coordinate and manage projects to design, procure, qualify and implement equipment and manufacturing processes while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Optimize processes associated with material/information flow, part workholding, tooling, and CNC programs to manufacture products to drawing dimensions and tolerances in an efficient manner.
• Develop and advance new manufacturing technologies from supporting business case through application in a relevant production environment.
• Serve as technical support for assigned manufacturing responsibilities.
• Perform design/manufacturing process FMEA activities, and determine root cause of failures using statistical methods (e.g. Design of Experiment, Statistical Process Control, Root Cause Analysis, A3).
• Facilitate and participate in kaizen events, workshops, and value stream mapping exercises to identify waste elimination opportunities in various processes and recommend improvement actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE: 

You identify and seize new opportunities. You identify and create the processes necessary to get work done. You handle and manage crises effectively. You can take a creative idea and put it into practice. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED: 

• Four (4) year technical degree plus three (3) years related experience (intern/co-op experience will be considered) OR equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Appropriate knowledge, demonstrated competence, and experience in manufacturing machining technologies and related industries. 
• Experience with capital project planning and execution
• Good organizational, project management, and presentation skills to interact with all levels within the organization and with suppliers and customers. 
• Strong analytical skills and ability to recognize and solve simple and complex problems in manufacturing system design
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced engineering environment. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART: 

• Experience in optimizing manufacturing processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Experience with equipment and process layouts
• Experience with solid modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks) and related tools 
• Experience with fixture design
• CNC programming experience with a 3D CAM software 
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Automation 
• Practitioner of LEAN manufacturing and application of LEAN tools. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 
• Ability to work independently without supervision 
• Ability to collaborate on a cross-functional team 

OUR OFFER TO YOU:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit 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 prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives.  We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership.  We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training. 

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