Job Description

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Primary functions of the Associate Manufacturing Engineer include the engineering design and development activities required to meet project requirements as defined by the Maintenance 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.  The Associate Mechanical Engineer may be directly or indirectly involved in writing project justifications and overseeing approvals.  The incumbent will work hand in hand with operations, production employees and maintenance to identify opportunities and lead the groups from concept to full implementation.   Depending on the scope of the project, the Associate Mechanical Engineer may be responsible for leading both internal and external company resources through the duration of projects.   This position may get involved in other initiatives as needed to support their manufacturing lines or others to support company initiatives.  In order to meet the expectations of this position, the incumbent must be able to follow standard design and development procedures and recommends updates to design and development procedures as necessary.  The incumbent must continually improve his or her knowledge of existing assemblies, keep up-to-date on manufacturing capabilities.

Essential Functions:

• This position reports to the Maintenance Manager and has no direct reports or indirect reports.
• This role requires up to (5%) travel domestically, including overnight stays.
• Work in design and development activities to meet project requirements as defined by the Maintenance 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.  The role requires partnership with multiple cross functional partners.  This engineer is responsible for attending technical design review meetings and providing technical design inputs and direction when needed. The Associate Manufacturing Engineer must continually improve his or her knowledge of existing assemblies, keep up-to-date on manufacturing capabilities, and developing an awareness of the field usage of our products.

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

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Previous work experience within the mechanical design field
• Previous work experience managing projects
• 3D Computer Aided Design experience (ideally AutoCAD)

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Machine design, production process or tooling design experience
• Mechanical, hydraulic, electrical system design
• 3+ years of relevant design experience
• Experience with steel metallurgy, welding processes
• Extensive experience developing and improving production machines and processes
• Licensed Professional Engineer certification
• Familiarity with Lean and Lean Tools

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is performed in both an office and factory setting, with up to 30% of the time being spent moving around different areas of manufacturing and shipping areas.  The incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings.   This position will be exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise, fumes, excessive heat/cold, dust, welding arc, all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas, smoke and confined spaces.  Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time.  Travel as needed less than 5-10%. This position will support multiple shift operations.

The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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.