Quality Engineer

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Valmont impacts millions of people worldwide every day. Our technology feeds the growing population, supplies reliable energy and renewable access, enhances connectivity in remote and urban locations, and advances agricultural productivity and vital infrastructure for a sustainable future.

• Based on the location of the position, this role could require up to 50% travel.
• Identifies and eliminates risks related to codes, engineering specifications, and customer specifications, ensuring proper processes and procedures are documented, implemented, and executed.
• Serves as a quality liaison between QA, supply chain, operations, and design engineering when quality problems affect product quality.
• Interprets Valmont quality requirements, including QMS documents, specifications, engineering prints, and external standards (e.g., AISC, ASTM, AWS).
• Leads and participates in formal problem‑solving events, including leading team members who do not report to the QE position.
• Drives quality improvement processes using tools such as PFMEA, process flow charts, control plans, capability studies, part layouts, MSA/Gage R&R, SPC, etc.
• Utilizes LEAN principles to minimize waste in QC activities.
• May define quality processes for new product introduction.
• Leads quality teams through process improvement events.
• Develops, communicates, and implements best practices related to quality.
• Interfaces with customers to eliminate nonconformance, including jobsite visits when needed.
• Works with QA and Operations management to establish and achieve quality metrics.
• Seeks cost saving opportunities linked to quality improvements.
• Prepares and reports quality activity updates for management.
• Participates in customer specification reviews.
• Conducts business in full compliance with applicable laws.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds (most frequent lift 20 pounds).
• Performs manual labor in the field, wearing required PPE, and works in varying weather conditions.

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience or an Associate’s degree with 5+ years, or 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in quality assurance or quality control.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• In-depth understanding of statistics used in quality (sampling plans, data analysis, SPC, process capability).
• Proficiency with Six Sigma tools such as pFMEA, CP, root cause analysis, MSA, etc.
• Ability to use Mini Tab or equivalent statistical analysis software.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to lead projects involving cross‑functional team members including mid‑level managers.
• Ability to work with people at all levels and with certifying body auditors.
• Ability to support quality efforts directly with customers.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to create and deliver effective group presentations and training.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience in a metals manufacturing environment, including structural welding.
• Five years of experience working with QA or QC.
• Experience in metals fabrication, including structural welding.
• Relevant manufacturing experience in transmission, distribution, traffic, lighting, communication, or substation products.
• Knowledge and experience with DOT certification requirements by state jurisdiction.
• Experience dealing with customers and auditing agencies.
• Detailed understanding of AISC, ISO, and DOT requirements.
• 6‑Sigma Green, Black, or Master Black Belt certification.
• Experienced in Mini Tab.
• NDT experience—particularly VT, MT, and UT.

The QE works in the office and on the factory floor, visiting field installations as needed. The role requires frequent sitting,…