Valmont Industries, Inc.

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Valmont Industries, Inc.

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

AssemblyAWS

About the role

  • Responsible as the Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Automation & Robotics Technology for Valmont Manufacturing processes across steel, aluminum, fiberglass composites, and concrete.
  • Develop and lead implementation of new manufacturing technologies and processes and improve existing processes.
  • Develop methods to improve quality, capability, and competitiveness related to fabrication: thermal cutting, bending, forming, welding, coatings, process, robotics, and automation.
  • Establish manufacturing best practices and support technical talent development at manufacturing sites.
  • Manage manufacturing technologies and research cutting-edge technologies for inclusion in the Valmont technology roadmap.
  • Lead or participate in projects regarding advanced manufacturing engineering processes; maintain project schedule, budget, performance, objectives.
  • Develop, implement, and manage automation projects to improve manufacturing operations and reduce costs.
  • Communicate with all levels of the organization and, when necessary, with customers and suppliers.
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction to manufacturing engineering; remain apprised of new technologies.
  • Design and develop manufacturing processes for new products; implement and optimize automation and robotic systems.
  • Identify and lead initiatives to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity; implement quality control procedures.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting; apply lean principles to improve process flow, yield, variation, and stability.
  • Own new capacity investments and develop automation solutions from capacity gap or technology roadmap driver.
  • Ensure process/equipment/project documentation captured in digital systems for knowledge retention.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Plants on site technology roadmap and Smart Factory technologies (Industry 4.0, automation, PLCs, HMIs, collaborative robotics, AR/VR).
  • Ensure Automation and Robotics vision & roadmap aligned with Global Operations; standardize equipment/vendors/technologies.
  • Up to 50% travel, primarily domestic with some international.
  • Lead manufacturing and process improvement projects resolving product problems: safety hazards, ergonomics, breakdowns, capacity constraints, quality, material handling, with focus on automation and robotics.
  • Analyze operating costs to identify cost reduction opportunities across footprint.
  • Meet or exceed project performance goals; work independently or in groups; strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.

Requirements

  • Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a technical degree with equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering required.
  • Advanced knowledge of Lean Methodologies required.
  • Experience across various lean tools and lean systems thinker.
  • Construction / Machinery Project Management experience leading teams & managing vendors as a project manager and/or project team leader
  • Proven successful experience leading and driving change on multiple projects
  • Proven history of problem solving in an environment involving welding, thermal cutting, forming, machining, assembly, and other manufacturing processes
  • Advanced skills in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor
  • Well-versed in robotics (Fanuc/Yaskawa/Kuka/Nachi)
  • Proficient designing/programming/troubleshooting with Allen-Bradley PLC Hardware & Software (i.e. Control Logix 5000, Factory Talk Studio, etc.)
  • Strong leadership skills and effective at motivating and managing vision and purpose
  • The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Aptitude of making decisions involving varied levels of risk and ambiguity
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail in a collaborative work environment
  • Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Management, Business or related discipline
  • MBA or MS Technical degree preferred
  • Knowledge of Lean tools and principles
  • Knowledge of AISC, ISO, or AWS D1.1 requirements