Manager, Materials Engineering
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Job Location:
Marshalltown, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
24-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Emerson has an exciting opportunity for a creative thinker to lead our Material Engineering Team located in Marshalltown Iowa. The Manager Materials Engineering is a member of the Global Technology Leadership Team and helps set the departments visions goals and performance targets. This role is responsible for the output of the highly engaged research-based engineering support this role the candidate will interface frequently with all departments of a global company and lead initiatives and strengthen collaborative relationships with both internal and external customers.
In this Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Manager capacity to ensure needs of internal customers are met in a timely fashion
- Set Materials Engineering team strategy and lead a global team
- Create a culture of safety ensuring team members are invested in and adhere to safe lab practices
- Ensure high quality results are obtained and reported from engineering labs
- Coordinate equipment needs with other lab users facilities or service technicians
- Work closely with team members and internal customers to quote lead times prioritize and monitor tasks
- Evaluate and implement new technologies into product designs and manufacturing processes
- Collaborate with global engineering teams who require technical expertise
- Develop and train a competent and motivated technical staff
Who you Are:
You establish common objectives and a shared mindset. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You remain energized and effective when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty. You maintain a positive attitude and forward-thinking approach despite troubling circumstances or setbacks.
For this Role You Will Need:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Engineering Management.
- Clear compelling and concise written and verbal communicator.
- Strong organizational planning and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead and develop team members in technical skills lab analyses and business acumen
- 4 years of experience in research engineering or operations
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- Degreed specialization in Materials Engineering Materials Science Metallurgy or Polymer Science
- 8 years of experience in research engineering or operations
- Proven leadership experience
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Our Culture and 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 can 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 your familys physical mental and 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Inventory Control
- Microsoft Access
- Purchasing
- Lean
- Supply Chain Experience
- Production Planning
- ERP Systems
- Leadership Experience
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
About Company
Emerson has refocused its business portfolio to deliver solutions that bring greater value to our customers. About Emerson We concentrate on the most complex, profound challenges facing the world in the process, industrial, commercial and residential markets. Our global talent, best-i ... View more
