Manufacturing Engineer
Emerson · Marshalltown, IA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Emerson (industrial) in Marshalltown, IA. In this Role Your Responsibilities Will Be.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, GD&T, Robotics, Automation, CNC, Machining
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Iowa: typical posted base $100k–$121k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 11 manufacturing engineer openings in Iowa, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Iowa plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 10 other live manufacturing postings in Iowa.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $100k–$121k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 45%
- ✓ Tooling 36%
- Six Sigma 36%
- ✓ Automation 36%
- ✓ Root cause 36%
- New product launch 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, CNC, Machining, Capacity planning, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Emerson
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Emerson in Marshalltown
4 other open roles at this site.
- Quality Control Technician (2nd Shift) · Quality · Technician
- Industrial Engineer · Industrial
- Manufacturing Process Engineer · Process
- Continuous Improvement Manager · Lean / CI · Manager
Manufacturing Engineer at Emerson in other locations
Emerson lists this title in 5 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Shakopee, MN · $83k–$100k
- Gonzales, LA
- Mansfield, OH
- Houston, TX
Full description from EmersonAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Who You Are
You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You readily action new challenges, without unnecessary planning. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You find opportunities that benefit the customer.
Preferred Qualifications
that Set You Apart
- ✓Experience in the following areas
- ✓Proficient with CAD and CAM software (Edgecam, SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
- ✓Experience with CNC programming multi-axis CNC milling and lathe turning machines.
- ✓Familiar with Fanuc, Siemens, and Mazak machine tool controllers.
- ✓Evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and machinery.
- ✓Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- ✓Functional gauging and measuring instruments.
- ✓Manufacturing Execution Systems and / or other production, material, and capacity planning software.
- ✓Computerized Maintenance Management System and / or other asset management software or database.
Our Offer to You
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, 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 inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
This 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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Do you enjoy solving sophisticated engineering problems? Are you looking for a company where you can have career-long professional growth and development? If the answer is yes, we might have a place for you on our team!
Emerson is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work out of our facilities in Marshalltown, IA, Gonzalez, LA, or Pasadena, TX. This position will make a difference by working in partnership with the manufacturing engineering and the manufacturing operations teams to design and implement processes and tools that support Safety, Service Levels, and operational efficiency goals across the five North America Rapid Response Centers: Pasadena, TX, Gonzales, LA, Atlanta, GA, Hamilton, ON (Canada), and Edmonton, AB (Canada).
Will Be
- •Develop manufacturing procedures, processes, and best practices to implement standardized work across the network.
- •Develop fair and equitable time estimates for machine process routings.
- •Use CAM software to create CNC programs for machine tools, lathes, and milling machines.
- •Create controlled documentation for machine setups.
- •Assist machine operators with day-to-day machining, tooling, and work-holding challenges.
- •Evaluate operational systems and facility infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficiencies.
- •Facilitate root cause analysis and problem-solving teams to implement changes that will drive sustained performance improvement.
- •Plan and coordinate infrastructure and equipment maintenance schedules and activities.
- •Collaborate with the North America Factory Automation Leader on new project developments, to drive initiatives and improvements with innovation and new process technologies, including Intelligent Automation.
- •Contribute to the design, development, and support for a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- •Develop detailed layouts for equipment, processes, and workflow, and apply continuous improvement methods.
- •Analyze performance and quality metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- •Develop and manage project plans with cross-functional teams.
- •Support Emerson safety and quality program compliance.
- •Support commitment to Sustainability by implementing sustainable manufacturing processes or products.
For this Role You Will Need
- •Bachelor’s in relevant Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- •Experience using CAD, CAM, data analysis programs, and related software.
Why emerson
Our Commitment to Our People
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 differen
