Tool Design Engineer at Emerson Electric Co in Marshalltown, Iowa

Job Description:

At Emerson, we are innovators and problem-solvers, focused on a common purpose: leaving our world in a better place than we found it. Each and every day, our foundational values—integrity, safety and quality, supporting our people, customer focus, continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation—inform every decision we make and empower our employees to keep reaching higher. As a global technology and engineering leader, we provide groundbreaking solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Our Emerson Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production and protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Our Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure.

Emerson, a Fortune 500 company with $15.3 billion in sales and 200 manufacturing locations worldwide, is committed to helping employees grow and thrive throughout their careers.
Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring options or a recent MBA graduate, you’ll find a variety of opportunities at Emerson. Join our team and start your journey today.

If you are an experienced Tool Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you!  Manufacturer of large custom-designed control valves, you will work in a dynamic and high-tech production facility based in our Marshalltown, Iowa location.

AS A TOOL DESIGN ENGINEER YOU WILL: 

• Design sophisticated Tooling, Jigs, Fixtures, Gauging, and Facilities Equipment utilizing SolidWorks for the design work. This involves analyzing requirements and design items to accomplish desired purpose with safety in mind. If required, build and maintain a bill of materials (BOM) for the solution. Tool Design Engineers will lead their project through successful start-up.
• Work with Product Engineering and others on new product development with respect to DFM concepts, GD&T application, and factory manufacturing capabilities.
• Coordinate with Tool Room supervisor to ensure material specifications are met. Initiate the purchase of fixture components when necessary.
• Guide other Emerson global manufacturing sites regarding existing work holding solutions or other manufacturing methodologies.
• Responsible for maintaining design records and the tool design database that contains tooling engineering drawings.
• Work closely with the manufacturing personnel on the shop floor as needed to successfully execute projects.
• Investigate manufacturing problems to specify root cause using an appropriate structured methodology. Take appropriate actions given the results.
• Support the tool room and outside shops during fabrication of project components.

WHO YOU ARE:

You balance planning with actions. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You make new connections and build relationships in other areas and teams. You drill down to root causes to gather relevant information.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• BS Engineering Degree: BS Technology degree or 8-10 years of equivalent experience in manufacturing. engineering.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge and application of functional gauging and measuring instruments.
• Understands material properties and behavior, and stress-strain analysis to supplement FEA via SolidWorks or ANSYS.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process capabilities.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, and Access.
• CAD skills using SolidWorks, Siemens NX, and AutoCAD.
• Problem solving skills with structured methods.
• Verbal and written technical communication skills.

WHY EMERSON? 

Our Commitment to Our People

We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills and competencies to compete and lead in a global economy. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development from onboarding through senior leadership.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer you the right options to meet your individual/family needs:  medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.  We provide employees flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities and the world in which we live. Learn more about us!.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas 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.

Diversity and Inclusion at Emerson is about welcoming, respecting, and valuing the differences each employee possesses. Inclusion is creating a real sense of engagement, belonging and connection for all employees. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity & Inclusion at Emerson.

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, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. 

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