Manufacturing Engineer Manager
Emerson · Louisville, KY
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Emerson (industrial) in Louisville, KY. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be.
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, PLC, Automation, Welding, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Kentucky: typical posted base $99k–$150k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 29 manufacturing engineer openings in Kentucky, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live manufacturing postings in Kentucky.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $99k–$150k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 60+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 83%
- ✓ Lean 31%
- Root cause 31%
- ✓ Automation 28%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 28%
- Six Sigma 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, Team leadership, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Emerson
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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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Who you are
You are an individual that is innovative, able to collaborate with cross-functional leaders to accomplish a common purpose and lead a team of manufacturing engineering professionals.
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To maintain superior customer focus, we are seeking a MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER to join our team. This position will provide product engineering (with manufacturing focus) for all operation departments as needed. For the right candidate, this role can lead to other challenging opportunities in Engineering or Operations in Louisville, or perhaps within the vast Emerson network of companies around the world!
Will Be
- •Lead the daily activities and supervise the Manufacturing Engineer staff
- •Serve as the primary driver in Safety and Ergonomic Improvement efforts throughout the manufacturing environment
- •Support continuous improvement, problem solving, 5S and Lean initiatives with the design and implementation of mistake-proofing fixtures, tooling and production aides
- •Lead the development and implementation of process automation efforts for Production, including the selection, set-up, installation and training of automated equipment
- •Establish, document, train and maintain equipment set-up parameters for all special processes (welding, induction soldering, painting, testing, etc.)
- •Support our Global Manufacturing Strategy, ensuring that all manufacturing facilities are standardized in assembly methods, processes and equipment
- •Represent Manufacturing interests in design reviews for New Product Development Projects, Engineering Changes and Customs ensuring the feasibility and effectiveness of product designs, by using DFM/DFA and Lean practices
- •Ensure Production readiness for New Product launches, Engineering Changes and Custom Products
- •Provide Manufacturing Engineering support to Materials initiatives through involvement in vendor material and manufacturing process changes, vendor selection and qualification, and material
For This Role, You Will Need
- •B.S. Engineering or related field, and/or appropriate combination of experience and education
- •Ideal candidates will have demonstrated expertise in the following areas: PLCs, electromechanical assembly, welding, electrical engineering, formal problem solving and team facilitation
- •Legal authorization to work in the United State - sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
That Set You Apart
- •industrial instrumentation, soldering or data acquisition
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.
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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About emerson
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