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:

• Bachelor's 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 family’s 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.