Manufacturing Process Engineer
Emerson · Marshalltown, IA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Emerson (industrial) in Marshalltown, IA. Delivery – Assist in coordination of production and quality activities to support Customer expectations.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, OEE, Root cause
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Iowa: typical posted base $71k–$107k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 12 process 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 11 other live process postings in Iowa.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $71k–$107k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 25%
- Team leadership 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, Cost reduction, 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.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Emerson
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
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?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
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.
- 5
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
- Continuous Improvement Manager · Lean / CI · Manager
- Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
Full description from EmersonAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Who You Are
You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You push yourself and help others achieve results. You introduce new ways of looking at problems. You are open to change and continue to learn and experience new opportunities.
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Will Be
- •Support and promote a strong safety culture.
- •Responsible to support the achievement of the following critical success factors: Safety, Quality, Delivery/Lead-time Cost/Inventory Management and Cost of Quality.
- •Support the development and qualification of new procedures and processes.
- •Provide a manufacturing support interface with Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to address potential manufacturability issues.
- •Lean Implementation – Responsible for supporting the implementation of Lean in processes as appropriate.
- •Understand the principles and support the reduction in the cost of quality (COQ).
- •Drive Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE):
- •Quality
- •Analyze data and implement Root-Cause solutions to improve processes and personnel driven nonconformance’s.
- •Productivity
- •Identify and Facilitate Implementation of process improvements.
- •Coordinate and connect with all levels of the organization (formal and informal presentations).
- •Develop Best Practices and Procedures; communicate these to employees through Visual Workplace, Formal Training, and Area meetings.
- •Participate in the development of capital plans, support Appropriation Requests and the implementation of new capital technology to improve manufacturing processes and the reduction of nonconformance’s.
- •Delivery – Assist in coordination of production and quality activities to support Customer expectations.
- •Cost reduction – Responsible for identifying and implementing annual cost reductions.
- •Productivity - Identify and Facilitate Implementation of process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency.
For This Role, You Will Need
- •Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, or similar field of study.
- •Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
- •Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future. 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.
that Set You Apart
- •Strong, hands-on experience from an internship, Cooperative education experience (CO-OP), or a project-based academic assignment lasting at least six months. Building on a validated blend of education and experience is a shown success plan.
- •Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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.
