Manufacturing Engineer

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

This role manages the manufacturing environment to meet production, quality, and cost objectives. It requires manufacturing engineering expertise, particularly in project management, methods improvement, economic cost analysis, plant layouts, tooling design, and manufacturing and planning processes.

The position leads and develops the Manufacturing Engineering group in coordination with divisional goals. It manages capital and expense projects, solves manufacturing problems, supports lean initiatives, develops in-house tools and programs, and oversees budgets, plans, procedures, and schedules. The role also provides technical expertise in manufacturing processes, finishing systems, equipment, and associated costs; contributes to site long-range planning; and maintains design information and test data files.

Work is typically performed in an office, with occasional work in production or shipping/receiving areas or in the field. Travel is infrequent, up to approximately 10%. The environment is generally fast-paced and demanding. The role involves regular extended periods of sitting, talking, listening, and reaching, as well as occasional standing, walking, handling objects, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting or moving up to 40 pounds. Work outside and travel in all seasons may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Experience and ability in managing professional people, including strong leadership qualities and the ability to motivate employees toward individual and shared objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within the Manufacturing Engineering organization and provide direction.
• Ability to establish team goals and direction, and empower and support team actions.
• Good understanding of the product's end use, function, and design elements.
• Good communication skills in technical and non-technical contexts.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering registration, qualified through examination; this is a plus but not required.
• Lean background.

Responsibilities

• Staff, develop, and manage the Manufacturing Engineering group and lead Manufacturing Engineers in support of divisional goals and objectives.
• Manage capital and expense projects, including identification, analysis, justification, and installation.
• Solve manufacturing problems involving cost reduction, capacity, planning, safety, quality, and manufacturability.
• Partner with the lean team to develop and deploy a lean culture through kaizen events, 5S, and other lean tools.
• Engineer and develop in-house tools, fixtures, and programs.
• Develop manpower and budget recommendations and control expenses.
• Develop action plans to meet forecasts and divisional goals.
• Train, direct, and motivate subordinates; recognize performance, support professional development, review performance, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Establish work procedures and guidelines, facilitate accurate workflow, and prioritize schedules to meet sales, manufacturing, and customer requirements.
• Implement and communicate Company, Division, and Department policies; keep the Sr. Plant Manager and other staff informed of pertinent issues.
• Participate in professional societies and industry technical activities, and keep informed about competition, industry standards, innovations, and technological advances.
• Work with manufacturing and quality assurance to establish and maintain acceptable tolerances and workmanship standards.
• Focus on operating costs, labor, materials, and variable costs to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee and provide technical expertise on manufacturing processes, finishing systems, manufacturing equipment, and related costs to marketing, product engineering, and manufacturing.
• Develop production drawings and drafting systems, including computerization of the drafting process.
• Coordinate the manufacturing engineering component of the site's long-range planning process.
• Maintain and secure design information and test data files.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) 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, including tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior