Associate Manufacturing Engineer

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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.

Primary functions of the Associate Manufacturing Engineer include the engineering design and development activities required to meet project requirements as defined by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The incumbent will have the responsibility of one or more manufacturing processes or areas and will support the improvement activities in those areas. This will include but not limited to designing or redesigning process tooling, new production processes and equipment.

Essential Functions

• This position reports into Manufacturing Engineering Manager and has no direct reports or indirect reports.
• This role requires up to (5%) travel domestically, including overnight stays.
• Communication with all levels to identify solutions for simple to complex problems, develop options, determine path forward, implementation, follow up if more work is needed.
• Work in design and development activities to meet project requirements as defined by the Manufacturing Manager.
• Work with individuals from Engineering, production supervisors, maintenance to ensure design efficiency and manufacturability
• Participate in technical design review meetings and conference calls and provide mechanical design direction and input
• Follow standard design and development procedures, recommending updates to design procedures when needed
• Responsible for the engineering design and development of manufacturing tools, equipment, and processes
• Responsible for modifications to existing designs and products to meet changes in manufacturing capabilities, support cost reduction activities, and address reliability and warranty issues
• 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 and processes
• Responsible for implementing and sometimes writing 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
• Responsible for the detailed project documentation
• Responsible for advancing personal technical competence in order to participate in new design concepts using the latest state-of-the-art technology
• Responsible for reviewing and providing inputs to the product development procedure to ensure continuous improvement of processes
• Responsible for providing technical design inputs and technical direction for design reviews
• Responsible for coordinating and conducting laboratory or field testing as situations dictate
• Provide technical support to other departments as required toward meeting the needs of our customers

Other Important Details About The Role

The Associate Manufacturing Engineer acts as a project team leader working with cross functional partners to design and develop activities required to meet process requirements. The position is accountable meeting milestone dates for those projects assigned.

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

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

Working Environment And Physical Efforts

Work is typically performed in an office setting and on the manufacturing floor; however, incumbent may be required to go into other areas. While visiting the other manufacturing areas of the plant, use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required at all times.

Benefits

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.

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