Job Description

If you are an Engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Shakopee, MN location, as a Continuous Improvement Engineer you will work cross-functionally with a team of Engineers and Lean Enterprise Leaders within the manufacturing/warehousing environment and be responsible for leading and facilitating process improvement initiatives across the organization. 

This role involves identifying areas for improvement, developing strategies for implementing changes, and working collaboratively with various departments to achieve measurable results. 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Designing and/or developing manufacturing processes and techniques that solve manufacturing and warehousing problems
• Using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to analyze current processes and identify areas of waste, inefficiency, and variability
• Facilitating workshops and meetings focused on idea generation, problem-solving, and innovation in process improvement
• Developing process maps, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing solutions to address identified issues
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement standardized work procedures and best practices
• Training and coaching employees on lean and Six Sigma principles and tools to foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Monitoring and reporting on the progress of continuous improvement initiatives to management, documenting results and impacts on performance metrics
• Supporting the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of process improvements 
• Benchmarking industry standards, trends, and advancements in continuous improvement techniques and technologies and incorporating best practices into the organization’s processes

Who You Are:

 You manage uncertainty with confidence. You readily learn and adopt new technologies and experiment to find new solutions. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You enable teamwork supporting others across the organization to achieve shared objectives and credit others for their contributions and accomplishments. You are interested and willing to travel internationally to various company locations. 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering 
• Zero (0) years of related experience
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• ABET-accredited engineering degree 
• Mechanical or Industrial and Systems Engineering Degree
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma processes 
• Familiarity with Office 365 Applications including SharePoint, Visio, & Power BI
   

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 and know that to do your best you must have 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, profit sharing retirement, 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. 

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.

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 starting salary for this role is $70,000-$74,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.

Learn more about our Culture & Values. 

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