Industrial Engineer II

Who We Are

Emerson, a global leader in custom-designed control valves, is seeking a motivated Industrial Engineer to join our Marshalltown, Iowa team.

What You Will Do

• Develop, evaluate, and continuously improve manufacturing methods to reduce cost and strengthen competitive advantage.
• Research new manufacturing technologies and recommend capital improvement projects.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and equipment layout to maximize efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with vendors to define product specifications, source equipment, materials, and components, and evaluate them against quality and performance standards.
• Estimate production times, staffing needs, and related costs to support management decision-making.
• Partner with management, design engineering, and cross-functional teams on manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and process improvements.
• Implement engineering changes and new process introductions into the manufacturing system in a timely and effective manner.
• Use CAD/CAM and CNC machining programs to help optimize manufacturing processes.
• Apply statistical methods to assess and improve manufacturing process capability.
• Develop clear work instructions and tooling documentation to support production teams.
• Support production departments by troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.

What You Bring

• You prioritize safety and act with care for yourself and others.
• You stay focused on goals, maintain productivity, and provide clear direction while holding yourself and others accountable for results.
• You take a structured approach to defining issues, identifying root causes, and recognizing patterns.
• You turn ideas into action, drive continuous improvement, and remain open to learning, change, and new opportunities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with statistical process control, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience programming CNC machines using G and M codes, as well as experience with CNC programming software such as Edge Cam, Mastercam, etc.
• Experience supporting machining, and fabrication operations in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting new process introductions and capital equipment projects.