Industrial Engineering Tech

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Tulsa, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Engineering Technician reports to the XXX and may take direction from other engineers and technicians. This position is responsible for supporting Industrial Engineering (IE) initiatives and Production Control (PC) activities in Oklahoma Operations. The incumbent will collaborate with engineering, drafting, production control, and manufacturing teams to maintain accurate routing, part structures, and standard data while identifying opportunities for process optimization, workflow improvement, and continuous improvement. This role is key to advancing Lean manufacturing principles and improving operational efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 5+ years of work/educational experience or associate’s degree
• Ability to do basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn the following computer programs to support job functions: IFS, EVA, Microsoft Office, and CNC programming using basic AutoCAD
• Ability to read and interpret production drawings
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or related field preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Shaft Creation Software, MasterCAM, ProNest, and Cutlite Laser.
• Computer-aided drafting (CAD) skills with an understanding of part tolerances, manufacturing constraints, and production flow.
• Experience in manufacturing/production environments, preferably steel/metal facilities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, process improvement, and workflow optimization.
• Background or experience in quality systems, production standards, and industrial engineering analytics.

Responsibilities

• Review routings and product structures to verify accuracy, completeness, and alignment with manufacturing capabilities, ensuring standard times and processes are correctly defined.
• Identify discrepancies in routings, BOMs (including Q13 issues), or process flows and escalate issues to Engineering, Production Control, or appropriate stakeholders, providing data-driven recommendations for correction.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECNs) and assess their impact on production schedules, resource allocation, and standard times, making recommendations for process adjustments.
• Conduct time studies and apply results to standard data, line balancing, capacity planning, and workflow optimization.
• Collaborate with Production Control, Quality, Maintenance, and Manufacturing to improve throughput, product quality, and production readiness for new products.
• Utilize design and manufacturing software to create, validate, and optimize part designs This role is responsible for all CNC programming. This includes but is not limited to: AutoCAD, ShaftMaker Software, MasterCAM, ProNest, Cutlite Laser, Tag Maker
• Support Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, including Kaizen events, workflow standardization (Standard Work), and time studies.
• Analyze production data and routing performance to identify trends, inaccuracies, and opportunities for improvement in standard times and process flows.
• Maintain cooperative cross-functional relationships with Engineering, Production Control, and Manufacturing teams to support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Stay current on processing methods, tool capabilities, Lean/IE methodologies, and best practices, applying knowledge to improve productivity, throughput, and standard times.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and standard operating procedures in collaboration with Production Control and Manufacturing teams.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees