Mechanical Engineer - Valmont Industries, Inc.

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective designs, manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to product, production processes, methods and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Priorities include project management, process improvement, problem resolution, and employee training.

Essential Functions:

• Performs research, design and development of new and sustaining manufacturing processes and tool design
• Performs process evaluations including production flow, assembly methods and waste elimination.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
• Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Responsible for providing creative and innovative engineering solutions that aid in the resolution of field and manufacturing problems and in the maintenance and improvement of existing products.
• Responsible for implementing all phases of project plans and monitoring progress per established schedule and budget targets
• Responsible for maintaining good relationships with customers, field personnel and other Valmont departments to ensure the most efficient working environment
• Provide technical support to other departments as required toward meeting the needs of our customers
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement.
• Represents engineering on cross-functional teams.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Three or more years of Manufacturing experience
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
• A strong working knowledge of Auto Cad and/or Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point and Microsoft Word
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• The ability to mentor and lead others
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Communicate effectively with Teammates.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing.
• Maintain technical specifications, process capabilities, and tooling libraries.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Ability to identify, communicate and participate in process improvement opportunities (LEAN) aimed at reducing cost, improving efficiencies and increasing customer satisfaction
• Experience with composites
• Experience with GD&T, material specification, surface finishing requirements and manufacturing techniques (milling, turning, welding, surface treatments)
• Previous work experience managing projects
• Mechanical Design or Engineer experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as; fabrication, machining, welding, etc., preferred.

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is typically performed in an office setting; however, incumbent may be required to go into the production or shipping/receiving areas. While visiting the manufacturing areas of the plant, use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required at all times. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and attend meetings. 95% of the tasks are sedentary.  The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to type and design. There may some assembly of small parts required. For the most part, the physical effort level is considered light. Reaching hands and arms above shoulder height while working in the office may be required. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office or plant. There are areas of the plant that cannot be accessed by elevator and the employee may need to occasionally visit those locations. There may be off-site visits and the employee is expected to get him/herself to the venue. The employee may have to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, but this is a rare requirement of this position. A dolly, forklifts and hoists are available for transportation of heavier items. Specific vision abilities important for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color identification and depth perception. There is a certain level of decision making and analysis that this position requires although any large decision would be made with the guidance of more senior level engineers. There are times when some of the administrative tasks are repetitive and somewhat mundane, yet an integral part of the essential functions of the position.

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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

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.

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Other Important Details about the Role:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.