Manufacturing Engineer

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Location: Valley, NE (onsite)

A Brief Summary of This Position:

This Individual Contributor position is accountable for the division’s manufacturing Engineering functions involving capital and expense project management to include identification, analysis, justification, and installation; manufacturing problem solving related to cost reductions, capacity, planning, safety, quality, or manufacturability; and new product support, including marketing and product engineering inquiries related to cost, processes, or manufacturability.

Essential Functions:

• This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager and has no direct or indirect reports

• This position works with all levels of manufacturing in the manufacturing environment (maintenance, operators, supervisors, managers, safety, etc.)

• Drives and manages engineering solutions to resolve manufacturing problems (i.e., safety hazards, machine breakdowns, capacity constraints, quality, material handling, and processes)

• Ability to work by oneself and be a small team leader

• Assist in the development of short- and long-term capital budget plans

• Focus on operating costs, labor, material, and variable to aid in identifying cost reduction opportunities

• Specify new tooling, equipment, and methods or modifications to old, to improve cost, safety, quality, equipment, and cycle times

• Present funding requests in written form to upper management

• Utilize CAD for equipment, tooling, and layouts

• Participate in special projects relating to product development or extension.  Prepare cost estimates as required.  Work closely with manufacturing, tool and die, and vendors in those projects requiring their involvement.

• Know the Valmont Safety Mission Statement & support the department's Safety by Objective plan in departments by assisting implementation of identified safety projects requiring engineering support

Other Important Details about the Role:

This role requires strong manufacturing engineering expertise with a focus on methods improvement, cost analysis, plant layouts, tooling design, and planning processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for vendor interactions and presenting projects to leadership and production teams.

The incumbent will work under supervision to evaluate, select, and implement solutions to diverse manufacturing challenges. They must be capable of managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring performance, cost, and schedule goals are met, while providing necessary documentation and justification. Acting as a team leader on most projects is expected to foster employee involvement and shop floor engagement.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

• Preferred Bachelors with 5+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 7+ years relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experience

• 2+ years of experience delivering solutions and collaborating across all levels of the business

• Proven problem-solving ability in environments involving welding, gas cutting, plasma cutting, press working, machining, and ERW tube manufacturing and planning

• Project management and team leadership experience

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and Access

• Strong 3D CAD design skills

• Willingness to travel up to 5% domestically

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment

• Thorough knowledge of fabrication and welding procedures, processes, and QA methods used at Valmont

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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