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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.\nJoin a Fortune1000 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.\nThis Individual Contributor position is accountable for the division’s manufacturing Engineering functions involving capital and expense project management to include identification, analysis, justification and installation; manufacturing problem solving related to cost reductions, capacity, planning, safety, quality or manufacturability; and new product support including marketing and product engineering inquires related to cost, processes or manufacturability.\nEssential Functions:\nThis position reports to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager and has no direct or indirect reports\nThis position works with all levels of manufacturing in the manufacturing environment (maintenance, operators, supervisors, managers, safety, etc)\nDrives and manages engineering solutions to resolve manufacturing problems (i.e. safety hazards, machine breakdowns, capacity constraints, quality, material handling, and processes)\nAbility to work by oneself and be a small team leader\nThis role may require on occasion of up to 5% travel (domestically), including overnight stays\nAssist in the development of short and long term capital budget plans\nFocus on operating costs, labor, material and variable to aid in the identifying cost reduction opportunities\nSpecify new tooling, equipment and methods or modifications to old, to improve cost, safety, quality, equipment and cycle times\nPresent funding requests in written forms to upper management\nUtilize CAD for equipment, tooling and layouts\nParticipate in special projects relating to product development or extension. Prepare cost estimates as required. Work closely with manufacturing, tool and die, and vendors in those projects requiring their involvement.\nKnow the Valmont Safety Mission Statement & support the department Safety by Objective plan in departments by assisting implementation of identified safety projects requiring engineering support\nundefined\nOther Important Details about the Role:\nThis position requires proven abilities in the manufacturing engineering profession with emphasis on methods improvement, economic cost study analysis, plant layouts, tooling design, manufacturing and planning processes. Excellent verbal and written skills are required due to frequent communication with vendors and presentation of projects and ideas to upper management and production personnel.\nThe incumbent will be required to work under supervision to evaluate, select and apply solutions to a variety of manufacturing related problems. The incumbent must be capable of functioning as project manager, initiating and following up on projects from conception to culmination, providing necessary justification, documentation and action to insure that the performance, cost and scheduled goals are realized. 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There may be limited exposure to a manufacturing environment or outside weather conditions. When visiting a manufacturing area, the incumbent will be required to wear all mandatory personal protective equipment. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. Domestic travel, including overnights, may be required up to 15%. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.\nBenefits\nValmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. 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