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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.
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Location: Valley Facility (onsite)
The Associate Manufacturing Engineer supports engineering design and development activities as defined by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role is responsible for one or more manufacturing processes or production areas, focusing on process improvements, tooling design/redesign, and new equipment or process implementation. The engineer works closely with Operations, Production, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and lead projects from concept through full implementation.
The position may also involve preparing or contributing to project justifications, coordinating internal and external resources, and supporting other manufacturing initiatives as needed. The engineer is expected to follow standard design and development procedures, recommend updates when appropriate, and maintain strong knowledge of existing assemblies and manufacturing capabilities.
Essential Functions:
Reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager; no direct or indirect reports.
Minimal domestic travel (up to 5%).
Communicates with all levels to solve problems, develop options, implement solutions, and follow up as needed.
Participates in design and development activities to meet project requirements.
Collaborates with Engineering, Supervisors, and Maintenance to ensure manufacturability and design efficiency.
Participates in design reviews and provides technical input.
Designs, develops, and improves manufacturing tools, equipment, and processes.
Modifies existing designs to support changes in manufacturing capabilities, cost reduction, reliability, or warranty concerns.
Provides innovative engineering solutions to resolve manufacturing and field issues.
Creates and updates project plans; monitors progress to meet schedule and budget targets.
Maintains strong working relationships across departments and with field personnel/customers.
Prepares detailed project documentation.
Continues to advance technical competency and awareness of new technologies.
Coordinates and conducts lab or field testing when needed.
Provides technical support to other departments as required.
Additional Role Expectations:
The Associate Manufacturing Engineer leads project teams, partners with cross-functional groups, and is accountable for meeting project milestones. Success in the role requires maintaining strong knowledge of existing assemblies, staying current on manufacturing capabilities, and understanding how products are used in the field.
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:
Bachelor's degree preferably in Mechanical of Manufacturing Engineering
A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point and Microsoft Word
Previous work experience within the mechanical design field
Previous work experience managing projects
3D Computer Aided Design experience (ideally Inventor)
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
FEA-Finite Element Analysis experience
Extensive experience developing and improving production machines and processes
3D scanning and design
Licensed Professional Engineer certification
Familiarity with Lean and Lean Tools
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.
Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.
Valmont serves two primary markets - agriculture and infrastructure - and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.
That's what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.
That's the value we add.
