Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day. Our technology helps feed the growing population, provide reliable energy and renewables, enhance connectivity, and advance agricultural productivity and 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.

This role is responsible for managing the manufacturing environment in order to meet production, quality, and cost objectives. The position requires proven abilities in the manufacturing engineering profession with emphasis on project management, methods improvement, economic cost study analysis, plant layouts, tooling design, and manufacturing and planning processes.

• Staffs, develops, and manages the Manufacturing Engineering group, and leads Manufacturing Engineers, to achieve goals and objectives in coordination with overall Divisional goals.
• Capital and expense project management including identification, analysis, justification and installation.
• Manufacturing problem solving related to cost reductions, capacity, planning, safety, quality or manufacturability.
• Partners with lean team to develop and deploy a lean culture through kaizen events, 5S and other lean tools.
• Engineering and development of inhouse tools, fixtures, and programs.
• Develops and recommends manpower and budget recommendations and assures control of expenses.
• Develops action plans necessary to meet forecasts and Divisional goals.
• Provides training, direction, and motivation for subordinates and proper recognition of performance to promote professional development; reviews performance and recommends appropriate action.
• Establishes work procedures and guidelines to facilitate flow and accuracy of work; prioritizes schedules to meet sales, manufacturing, and customer requirements.
• Implements Company, Division, and Department policies and communicates them to subordinates; keeps senior management informed of pertinent items and issues.
• Participates in professional societies and industry activities; stays informed about competition, industry standards, innovations, and technological advances.
• Works with manufacturing and quality assurance to establish and maintain acceptable tolerances and workmanship standards.

• Focus on operating costs, labor, material and variable costs to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Oversee and provide technical expertise in manufacturing processes, finishing systems, and associated equipment and costs to marketing, product engineering, and manufacturing.
• Development of production drawings, drafting systems, and computerization of the drafting process.
• Coordinates the manufacturing engineering segment of the site’s long range planning process.
• Maintenance and security of design information and test data files.

• Bachelor Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related field, with minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Skills in managing professional people including leadership qualities and the ability to motivate employees towards objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within the Manufacturing Engineering organization and provide direction.
• Ability to establish goals and direction for teams and empower and support team actions.
• Understanding of the end use of the product, its function, and the nature of design elements.
• Good communication skills in both technical and non-technical applications.

• Professional Engineering registration (qualified through examination) is a plus but not required.
• Lean background.

Occasional travel up to ~10%. Office setting with potential time in production or shipping/receiving areas or field work. Typical duties involve sitting, talking, and listening in meetings. The environment is fast-paced and demanding. Physical tasks may include reaching, standing, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, and occasional climbing or bending. May require travel and work outside in all seasons. Ability to drive a vehicle, fly commercially, communicate across the organization, and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Valmont offers a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefits package. Some offerings depend on role, schedule, or location and may include:

• 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

Valmont does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in filling out the application,…