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Manufacturing Engineer

Emerson · Shakopee, MN

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$83k–$100k
Travel
20%
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
8 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Emerson (industrial) in Shakopee, MN. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation, Tooling
Base pay
$83k–$100k
Day to day
about 20% travel

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

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $120k–$166k. This one lists $83k–$100k.

Median of the low and high ends of 25 live postings that list pay, out of 43 manufacturing engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 42 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.

Base pay
About 34% below similar roles

Typical $111k–$166k, from 21 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 44%
  • ✓ Lean 37%
  • ✓ New product launch 37%
  • Team leadership 35%
  • EHS / safety 30%
  • ✓ Root cause 23%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Training program

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    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Emerson

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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?
    • The posting says about 20% travel. Between which sites?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Emerson in Shakopee

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Full description from EmersonAs posted on their careers site.Show

Who You Are

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared goals. You apply a structured and analytical approach to solving complex problems while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. You embrace new technologies, processes, and ideas, adapting quickly to support innovation and operational success. You consistently focus on delivering results and achieving objectives, even in challenging situations.

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If you are a Manufacturing Engineer Professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting position for you! In this role, you will work within the Liquid Analysis Global Operations team to remotely support new product and improvement projects underway in our facilities located in Mexico and Singapore. You will collaborate across functions to support the launch of new products and new processes while improving safety, quality, and productivity. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Will Be

  • •Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction and manufacturing improvement projects.
  • •Participate in design reviews with engineering team, providing input on manufacturability and production readiness.
  • •Facilitate the introduction of new manufacturing equipment, production line setup, and commissioning activities with our Mexicali team to improve first-pass yield and process capability.
  • •Ensure NPD (New Product Development) process compliance to support operations
  • •Review and optimize manufacturing processes, production methods, and workflows to enhance productivity, product quality, and workplace safety in collaboration with our Mexicali team.
  • •Develop and implement automation and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions to improve operational efficiency and manufacturing performance.
  • •Partner with quality teams to investigate, address, and prevent manufacturing and quality-related issues.
  • •Apply Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance quality, reduce costs, improve productivity, and support operational excellence objectives.

For This Role, You Will Need

  • •Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
  • •At least two (2) or more years related experience
  • •Ability to travel globally 10 - 20%
  • •Experience supporting manufacturing operations, process improvement, production line development, or related engineering activities
  • •Experience developing, improving, or supporting manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling
  • •Ability to analyze technical challenges and implement practical, data-driven solutions
  • •Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and customer-focused outcomes
  • •Legal authorization to work in the United States

That Set You Apart

  • •Experience leading pilot production runs, process validation, or new product introduction activities
  • •Knowledge of automation technologies, smart manufacturing, and IIoT applications
  • •Experience applying Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
  • •Familiarity with quality improvement tools, root-cause analysis, and corrective action processes
  • •Experience creating process documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials
  • •Knowledge of assembly and testing processes in an industrial manufacturing environment

Our Culture & Commitment to You

We recognize that for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs.

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.

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 pr

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