Manufacturing Engineer

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Valley, NE

3d • Hybrid

About The 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 inquires related to cost, processes or manufacturability.

Requirements

• Proven history of problem solving in an environment involving welding, gas cutting, plasma cutting, press working, machining, and ERW tube manufacturing and planning
• Experience working as a project manager and/or team leader
• The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• 2+ years experience driving solutions and working with all levels of the business
• Strong attention to detail
• Solid 3D CAD skills including design applications
• Thorough understanding of fabrication and welding procedures, processes including QA requirements and methods
• Advanced skills in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and Access
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to travel, up to 5% amount of time
• Acceptable prior performance and attendance record

Nice To Haves

• Thorough understanding of fabrication and welding procedures, processes including QA requirements and methods used at Valmont
• Manufacturing, Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering degree
• 10+ years in manufacturing engineering environment
• PE Certification

Responsibilities

• Drives and manages engineering solutions to resolve manufacturing problems (i.e. safety hazards, machine breakdowns, capacity constraints, quality, material handling, and processes)
• Assist in the development of short and long term capital budget plans
• Focus on operating costs, labor, material and variable to aid in the 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 forms 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 Safety by Objective plan in departments by assisting implementation of identified safety projects requiring engineering support

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree