28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

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 manufacturing processes, designs, builds, or purchases equipment and manages facility utilization to support Valmont’s manufacture of Mechanized Irrigation Equipment.  Supports Operations to make sure they are operating at optimum levels and manufacturing conforming, or better, parts.

Essential Functions:

The Manufacturing Engineer:

Supports existing products as well as launches new products by –Developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts.Designing custom equipment, then managing it is built, run-off, installation, commissioning and operator training.   Supports safety goals and objectives of the division and departments to help fulfill Safety by Objective goals.Identifies and executes cost savings opportunities.Researches, specifies, negotiates Capital Equipment Acquisitions and then manages the installation, commissioning, and training.Understands and embraces the importance of integrating processes into existing facilities for efficient, safe material flow.Is passionate about working with people around the world to make the best value, market leading, standardized irrigation machine.This role requires up to 10% travel

Other Important Details about the Role:

Strong oral and written communication skills to clearly and concisely present information to managementExperience working with MRP/ERP systemsThe ability to evaluate and make recommendations on quality control processesExcellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work closely with Operations, Quality Assurance, Maintenance and Sourcing as well as Product Engineering, and Shipping

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

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 5+ years or Associates Degree with 7+ years or 9+ years of relevant experienceA strong working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeWork experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks or Creo / WindchillA strong working knowledge of machine and tool design

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

Five (5) years’ work experience in a Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering positionKnowledge of or Experience working with Lean principles, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, and Standardized WorkExperience with welding, galvanizing, stamping, machining, and fixturesProfessional certifications CME (Certified Manufacturing Engineer) and/or PE (Professional Engineer)Master’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is performed in the office, on the manufacturing floor and at machine fabrication/process development. The incumbent will be communicating with people around the world using all methods available at irregular times during the day. The employee is expected to be able to operate computers, cell phones, etc., as well as operate the processes they are responsible for in developing standardized work, demonstrating capability and training. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests.The employee will occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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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.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.