Senior Machine Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Participate in conceptualization, design, and development of proprietary manufacturing equipment to meet global production needs, ensuring alignment with performance and quality requirements.
• Create detailed 3D models of manufacturing equipment, perform functional simulations, and verify design feasibility to ensure effective implementation.
• Lead risk assessments for design and manufacturing processes, implementing safety measures and mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure products meet specifications and standards.
• Own technical decision-making, risk assessment, and design trade-offs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing issues, working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure all appropriate process, equipment, and project documentation is captured and stored in the appropriate digital system for knowledge retention.
• Perform and review design validation activities, including tolerance analysis, structural assessments, and failure mode evaluations.
• Analyze operating costs, labor, material, and variable costs to aid in identifying cost reduction opportunities across project portfolio.
• Monitor equipment performance post-implementation, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements to maximize efficiency, safety, and reliability.
• Meet or exceed established project performance goals.
• Able to work independently or in groups.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills, able to effectively communicate and build relationships with end users, peers, management, and third parties.
• Present technical concepts, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a technical degree with equivalent experience. 6+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering/machine design.
• Preferred: Construction / Machinery Project Management experience leading teams & managing vendors as a project manager and/or project team leader.
• Proven successful experience leading and driving change on multiple projects.
• Advanced skills in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Suite (AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault).
• Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or modal analysis.
• Proficiency with robotics (Fanuc/Yaskawa/Kuka/Nachi).
• Deep understanding of steel metallurgy, welding processes.
• Proactive individual capable of independently managing and completing projects with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with machine controls, PLC Hardware, and Software.
• GD&T Experience.
• Strong leadership skills and effective at motivating and managing vision and purpose.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Aptitude of making decisions involving varied levels of risk and ambiguity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• EIT or Professional Engineers License.
• Certified Machine Safety Expert (CMSE) or similar machine safety certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Advanced Degree (MBA, MEM, or MS Technical degree).
• Knowledge of Lean tools and principles.

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