Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Technician

If you are an operations professional looking for continuous growth, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you as a Manufacturing Technician! Based in our Reno, NV location, you will provide support and development of solutions for our manufacturing production operations to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost position. This individual will work closely with other functional groups to deploy solutions to better serve our internal and external customers.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Determining the most efficient way to manufacture valves, valve parts and components based on the manufacturing capabilities of the plant.
• Conduct analysis and drive continuous improvement project based work in a manufacturing environment
• Creating the system routings for parts and work instructions for manufacturing operators to follow.
• Creating CNC programs for the different manufacturing machines in the plant to process raw materials or semi-finished goods into valve parts and components.
• Determining through computer modeling or time studies the system rates for parts and components.
• Setting up new parts in the ERP system.
• Aiding in new product development through design for manufacturability.
• Supporting product assembly, including root cause analysis for fixing processes of component assembly and testing.
• Sourcing capital equipment for replacement and new projects.
• Supporting/leading cost reduction projects.

Who You Are:

You look for obstacles and develop excellent contingency plans. You find and champion the best creative ideas and actively move them into implementation. You experiment with a range of existing technologies while applying new and emerging options that can enhance organizational outcomes. You orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal. You seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing environment with machine shop and assembly operations experience OR a equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in one or more types of 3D CAD software (AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, etc)
• Understanding of Operations planning systems (MRP, ERP), tools, and applications
• Knowledge of 5S+1, lean manufacturing practices, and continuous improvement
• Ability to read prints, work with CAD systems and understand engineering requirements
• Well versed knowledge in material grades
• Proficiency in metal manufacturing processes including cutting, plasma cutting, surface grinding, welding and painting
• Understanding of part costing

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of experience with any ERP system (Oracle/SAP)
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

Physical Role Requirements:

• While performing duties, may be required to stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist, and/or lift up to 40 pounds
• Exposure to manufacturing plant conditions and elements, including but not limited to noise, dust, dirt, oil, and grease
• Will perform all duties using required safety guidelines including wearing appropriate, personal protective equipment i.e., safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes and hearing protection while in production facility as required
• May be required to work at different workstations as per business needs

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 phenomenal 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 teams with varied strengths, 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.

About Us

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.

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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Job Info

• Job Identification 26005681
• Job Function Manufacturing
• Posting Date 06/04/2026, 01:48 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 9025 Moya Boulevard, Reno, NV, 89506, US (Hybrid)