Manufacturing Engineer

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Valley, NE

10d • Onsite

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 inquiries related to cost, processes, or manufacturability.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

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