Mechanical Engineer

The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining product and industry knowledge. You will work in a team-oriented environment that accelerates operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of Manufacturing experience
•  Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
•  A strong working knowledge of Auto Cad and/or Solid works, Microsoft Office, Microsoft
• Excel, Microsoft Power Point and Microsoft Word
•  Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
•  The ability to mentor and lead others
•  Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
•  Communicate effectively with Teammates
•  Ability to identify, communicate and participate in process improvement opportunities (LEAN)
• aimed at reducing cost, improving efficiencies and increasing customer satisfaction
•  Experience with composites
•  Experience with GD&T, material specification, surface finishing requirements and
• manufacturing techniques (milling, turning, and welding, surface treatments)
•  Previous work experience managing projects
•  The employee is occasionally required to move about the office or plant
•  There is a certain level of decision making and analysis that this position requires although

any large decision would be made with the guidance of more senior level engineers

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective designs, manufacturing processes and
• methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards
•  Recommends and implements improvements to product, production processes, methods
• and controls
•  Priorities include project management, process improvement, problem resolution, and
• employee training
•  Performs research, design and development of new and sustaining manufacturing processes
• and tool design
•  Performs process evaluations including production flow, assembly methods and waste
• elimination
•  Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment
•  Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals,
• training team members and evaluating results
•  Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and
• equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
•  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
•  Responsible for implementing all phases of 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
•  Provide technical support to other departments as required toward meeting the needs of our
• customers
•  Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency
• improvement
•  Represents engineering on cross-functional teams

 Performs other related duties as assigned