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Manufacturing Engineer

Emerson · Mansfield, OH

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Emerson (industrial) in Mansfield, OH. Develop a working knowledge of the facilities capabilities to ensure accurate design for Tooling, Jigs, Fixturing and Gauging.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, OEE, Root cause, Machining, Tooling

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $81k–$115k.

Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 91 manufacturing engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 90 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $80k–$115k, from 13 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 45%
  • Team leadership 42%
  • ✓ Tooling 38%
  • ✓ Root cause 35%
  • Six Sigma 33%
  • New product launch 30%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Training programPromotion path mentioned

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    • 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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This plant: Emerson in Mansfield

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requirements

and designing items to accomplish desired purpose.

  • ✓Troubleshoot issues in machining, tooling, or fixturing using root cause analysis tools to identify the source and provide corrective solutions
  • ✓Develop a working knowledge of the facilities capabilities to ensure accurate design for Tooling, Jigs, Fixturing and Gauging.
  • ✓Build and analyze PowerBi Dashboards
  • ✓Collaborate within the team and across departments on projects from inception to completion.

Develop Appropriation Requests for new equipment or software and supported by appropriate cost justifications and reductions.

  • ✓Determine specifications and initiate the purchase of materials and components in support of design requirements.

Who You Are

You balance planning with actions. You introduce new ways of looking at problems. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse education and position levels.

requirements

  • ✓Problem-solving skills and a self-starter mentality
Show full description ↓

If you are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer position, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Emerson's Mansfield, OH location is a manufacturer of large industrial actuators. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, high-tech production facility and will be responsible for driving manufacturing excellence through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement initiatives, and process optimization activities. This role partners closely with operations, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and leadership teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with a strong background in lean methodologies, process improvement, and project management.

Will Be

  • •Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
  • •Lead root cause analysis activities using methodologies such as:

o 8D

o A3 Problem Solving

o Fishbone Diagrams

o 5 Whys

  • •Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), labor productivity, first-pass yield, and throughput.
  • •Support cost reduction initiatives through productivity improvements and waste elimination.
  • •Design complex Tooling, Jigs, Fixtures, Functional Gauging and Facilities Equipment utilizing Solid Works for the design work. Involves analyzing

For This Role, You Will Need

  • •Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • •Experience in the use of functional and measuring tooling for gauging

that Set You Apart

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • •3 years experience in manufacturing engineering
  • •General understanding of machining programming or practice a plus
  • •Computer application skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power platform including PowerBi, Oracle, ERP systems

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 . ​

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 differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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