Welding and Fabrication Manager

Emerson a global leader in custom-designed control valves is seeking a highly motivated Welding & Fabrication Manager to join our Marshalltown Iowa team. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing welding hardfacing heat treatment and fabrication operations while driving excellence in safety quality delivery productivity and cost performance.

As a Welding & Fabrication Manager you will lead a team of skilled employees and technical resources to ensure welding-related manufacturing processes meet business objectives customer requirements and industry standards. You will partner closely with Operations Engineering Quality Maintenance and Supply Chain teams to continuously improve manufacturing performance implement new technologies develop employee capabilities and support a world-class manufacturing environment. If you are passionate about leading people solving complex manufacturing challenges and driving continuous improvement Emerson offers an excellent

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with all company OSHA EPA and environmental requirements.
• Drive performance improvements in Safety Quality Delivery Cost Productivity and Employee Engagement through effective leadership and accountability.
• Ensure all welding hardfacing and heat treatment activities are performed in accordance with applicable specifications procedures standards and customer requirements.
• Lead the development and qualification of welding personnel processes and manufacturing procedures.
• Partner with Engineering and Product Development teams to address manufacturability concerns and support new product introductions.
• Analyze operational and quality data to identify root causes implement corrective actions and improve overall process capability.
• Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) first-pass yield throughput and productivity improvements through data-driven decision making.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement visual management and standard work initiatives across welding and fabrication operations.
• Develop and deliver technical training programs related to welding processes quality standards and process discipline.
• Establish and communicate best practices procedures and expectations through formal training visual workplace tools and team meetings.
• Lead efforts to reduce scrap rework and the overall cost of quality while improving customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Quality Maintenance Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineering teams to resolve operational challenges and improve process performance.
• Participate in the development of capital expenditure plans support new equipment implementation and evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets while ensuring efficient utilization of labor materials and equipment resources.

Who You Are:

You put safety first and lead by example in creating a culture where employees are empowered to identify and eliminate risk. You effectively balance strategic thinking with daily execution and hold yourself and others accountable for results. You make sound decisions using facts and data identify opportunities for improvement and drive sustainable solutions. You develop strong teams through coaching and collaboration while building partnerships across the organization to achieve business goals. You embrace continuous improvement and encourage innovation that improves both employee and operational performance.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Technology or a related technical field; or an equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience.
• Five (5) or more years of manufacturing leadership experience in welding fabrication machining or related heavy manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading teams and driving measurable improvements in safety quality delivery productivity and cost.
• Demonstrated experience with problem-solving methodologies root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication leadership and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience using ERP or manufacturing business systems.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of welding processes metallurgy heat treatment fabrication and manufacturing operations.
• Experience in a union manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of welding procedure qualification requirements ASME code and personnel qualification processes.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing TPM SMED Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects production automation or welding technology upgrades.
• Familiarity with welding quality systems non-destructive testing methods and weld inspection requirements.
• Experience supporting high-mix low-volume manufacturing operations.
• Professional certifications related to welding manufacturing quality or continuous improvement.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson we are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster a culture that encourages collaboration innovation and diverse perspectives knowing that the best ideas come from inclusive teams. Through mentorship training and development opportunities we invest in your long-term success and career growth.

We also recognize the importance of total wellbeing. Emerson offers flexible and competitive benefits designed to support you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. These include medical dental and vision coverage an Employee Assistance Program a 401(k) plan tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition programs and flexible time-off options including paid parental leave vacation and holidays.

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