Associate Design Engineer

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Valley, NE is seeking an Associate Design Engineer to lead mechanical design and development aligned with product requirements.

You will coordinate a design team across Manufacturing, Procurement, Service, Quality, and Engineering Services while ensuring milestones are met and design efficiency is optimized. The role involves attending design reviews, applying standard procedures, and driving improvements in product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills are expected.
• Experience with 3D CAD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically or internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver innovative mechanical designs to meet customer needs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure design quality and manufacturability.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on best practices.
• Coordinate engineering technicians and support testing activities.
• Maintain project documentation per development procedures.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and other departments to optimize design efficiency.
• Provide technical support and travel as required by projects.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

MS Office

English Proficiency

3D CAD

FEA

Travel 10%

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Agricultural Eng

Tools

Creo/Pro/E

ANSYS

RISA 3D

Windchill

QAD

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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?

Location: Valley, NE Facility (onsite)

A Brief Summary Of This Position

Primary functions of the Associate, Design Engineer include the engineering design and development activities required to meet project requirements as defined by the Product Management team. The incumbent will help to coordinate the workflow of the design team in order to meet milestone dates for those projects assigned. The design team may consist of one or more individuals from Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Service, Quality Assurance and Engineering Services. The incumbent utilizes in-house consultation of various colleagues and fellow Engineers to assure specifications are met and receives guidance from Manufacturing to ensure design efficiency and manufacturability. Depending on the scope of the project, the Associate, Design Engineer may be responsible for leading the development team. This engineer is responsible for attending technical design review meetings and providing technical design inputs. In order to meet the expectations of this position, the incumbent must be able to follow standard design and development procedures and recommends updates to design and development procedures as necessary. The incumbent must continually improve his or her knowledge of existing Valmont products and keep up to date on manufacturing capabilities.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for developing new and innovative designs to meet the needs of customers
• Work with a cross-functional team in a collaborative environment to ensure the highest quality designs and product
• Participate in technical design review meetings and conference calls and provide mechanical design direction and input
• Follow standard design and development procedures, recommending updates to design procedures when needed
• Coordinate the activities of the Engineering Technicians and participate in testing activities
• 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 and inclusive working environment
• Responsible for the detailed project documentation required by Valmont Product Development procedures
• Responsible for advancing personal technical competence in order to continue advancing product and capabilities
• Responsible for reviewing and providing inputs to the product development procedure to ensure continuous improvement
• Responsible for coordinating and conducting laboratory or field testing as situations dictate
• Provide technical support to other departments as required toward meeting the needs of our customers
• This position reports to the Director of Engineering.
• This role may require up to 10% travel (domestic or international)
• Work with individuals from Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Operations, Service and Engineering Services to ensure design efficiency and manufacturability
• Collaborate with our extensive dealer network to support Engineering initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Mechanical aptitude with strong analytical, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Experience with 3D CAD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Willingness to travel up to 10%, including international travel
• Demonstrated initiative, integrity, and passion for solving problems and delivering results

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience
• Experience with Creo (Pro/E), ANSYS, RISA 3D, Adobe Acrobat, QAD, and Windchill
• Knowledge of steel metallurgy, welding processes, and fatigue design of welded steel structures
• Familiarity with mechanized irrigation systems
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with interest in obtaining PE licensure
• Experience working with Agile methodologies

Benefits

• 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.

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