Job Description

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A Mechanical Designer III supports new product development in a speed-to-market telecom industry. The designer reports to the Design Supervisor and works in a dynamic team environment.  The designer delivers new products from customer requirements through production while considering the project schedule, scope, and cost. The designer also supports Engineering in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies as needed.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Work on the ongoing development of new and existing product lines with high to advanced design complexity in a lead role.
• Design 3D parts and assemblies using SolidWorks computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Draft 2D prints in compliance with ConcealFab standards using SolidWorks CAD software.
• Calculate factors like tolerance and critical to function dimensions.
• Prepare and review a bill of materials (BOM) for all necessary products.
• Lead design reviews for required department personnel (fabrication, welding, assembly, shipping, etc.).
• Attend design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Check drawings with advanced complexity from other designers according to ConcealFab standards.
• Work with product management to create new proposals based on customer requests.
• Communicate effectively with other departments including configuration management, quality, and procurement.
• Support Engineering Change Orders with high complexity by working with necessary departments to refine designs and/or manufacturing processes.
• Maintain and increase technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, online training courses, and completing relevant certifications.
• Apply design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) best practices.
• Ability to adapt to changes in requirements, priorities, and deadlines.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to parts and drawings as needed.
• Set up FEA and CFD studies and run simulations with limited engineering oversight.
• Assist Engineering and Project Management staff with day-to-day project functions, as needed, including researching product specifications, purchased part descriptions, functionality, and availability.
• Incorporate structural and thermal analysis considerations into designs by interpreting FEA and CFD reports with limited Engineer oversight.
• Identify areas for process improvement within engineering and initiate research into the implications of changes.
• Report, document, and implement process improvement changes identified.

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

*Work experience may be substituted for educational requirements*

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required: 6 years of mechanical design-related experience

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

Preferred: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in CAD Mechanical

Preferred: Familiar with common manufacturing methods and associated considerations

Preferred: Familiar with product data management (PDM) best practices

Preferred: Basic understanding of RF, PIM, Thermal, and Structural principles

Pay:  $24.95 to $32.00 hr.

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.