What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Valmont Industries?
20805 Eaton Ave Farmington Minnesota 55024-7932
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.
The salary range for this position is : $79,000 - $99,000.
Essential Functions :
- Manage capital-spending projects to ensure they meet requirements while completing projects on time and under budget.
- Drive and coordinate lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and increase productivity.
- Lead, facilitate and coach lean teams through process improvements.
- Utilize lean manufacturing and quality principles to reduce waste, increase productivity and eliminate defects.
- Document procedures to ensure adoption of best practices between departments.
- Interface with customers and vendors to eliminate quality defects and improve manufacturing processes.
- Seek cost saving opportunities through increased productivity, reduced rework and overall quality improvements.
- Research and recommend new equipment and tooling to improve quality, productivity and safety.
- Provide manufacturing engineering project management and leadership.
- Support and / or lead investigations to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to drive a continuous improvement culture.
- Other duties / responsibilities as required and / or assigned.
Other Important Details about the Role :
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 a manufacturing plant environment and the incumbent needs to be able to move about the office, shipping area and all areas of the plant which are producing product for the company. There is a relatively constant exposure to work conditions such as dust, dirt, heat, fumes, and cold as well as noise levels above 80 decibels. Work conditions vary throughout the week depending on the area of the plant the Manufacturing Engineer is assigned to work in. There will be visits to both indoor and outdoor locations during all seasons of the year. When necessary, the Manufacturing Engineer must be willing and able to travel to supplier’s factories and other Valmont site when needed for business needs (up to 5%, domestic only). There is no international travel required for this position. The work environment can be fast-paced and demanding at times.
Many of the tasks are physical and the Manufacturing Engineer has to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. although the most frequent amount of weight lifted is 20 lbs. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, as well as balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. 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 .
Salary : $79,000 - $99,000
