Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

This Individual Contributor position is accountable for the site’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

• Reports to the Plant Manager and has no direct or indirect reports
• Works with all levels of manufacturing in the manufacturing environment (maintenance, operators, supervisors, managers, safety, corporate AMET team, regional lean team, etc.)
• Drives and manages engineering solutions to resolve manufacturing problems (i.e. safety hazards, machine breakdowns, capacity constraints, quality, material handling, and processes)
• Promote and participate proactively in the direction and development of Lean projects and activities
• Establish process work instructions for various production machines
• Absorb and lead small teams
• This role may require on occasion of up to 5% travel (domestically), including overnight stays

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate

• Preferred Bachelors Degree with 5+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 7+ years relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experience
• Proven history of problem solving in an environment involving welding, gas cutting, plasma cutting, press working, and machining
• 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
• Excellent verbal and written skills are required due to frequent communication with vendors and presentation of projects and ideas to upper management and production personnel
• The incumbent will be required to work under supervision to evaluate, select and apply solutions to a variety of manufacturing related problems
• The incumbent must be capable of functioning as project manager, initiating and following up on projects from conception to culmination, providing necessary justification, documentation and action to ensure that the performance, cost and scheduled goals are realized
• The incumbent must be capable of acting as team leader on all or most projects in order to gain the benefits associated with employee involvement and shop floor commitment

Other Important Details About The Role

• This position requires proven abilities in the manufacturing engineering profession with emphasis on methods improvement, economic cost study analysis, plant layouts, tooling design, manufacturing and planning processes
• 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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.