On-site Manufacturing Process Technician – Lean focus

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription, etc

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Work Life Support

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary wellness programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Brenham, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to manage development of manufacturing processes, facilities, and equipment maintenance for a large plant.

You’ll lead moderately complex projects from design to implementation, acting as a technical consultant to improve cost efficiency and product quality. Responsibilities include process mapping, tooling design, lean project participation, and creating work instructions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to clearly and concisely present information to management.
• Work effectively alone and as a member of a team within various functional areas of the division.
• Demonstrated accuracy in working with information in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze, develop, evaluate and weigh alternatives, as well as coordinate the implementation of the solution.
• A background with Lean methodology.
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop detailed routing sheets which specify operational sequences, establish bills of materials, cost centers, tooling, gages, machines, feeds and speeds.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing activities including plant layout, process mapping, engineering calculations, and maintenance projects
• Conduct machine and equipment investigations including preparation of justification for new equipment or alternate processes
• Design and implement tooling or machines to support or improve manufacturing processes
• Promote and participate proactively in the direction and development of Lean projects and activities
• Establish process work instructions for various production machines
• Assist Manufacturing to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality and participate in on-going cost reduction programs
• Establish and maintain schedules for completing approved projects
• Develop and coordinate material handling methods and devices to facilitate processing
• Develop and provide support on reports and forms containing all data to measure manufacturing performance to plan
• Provide and maintain Quality Assurance programs at the site to reduce scrap and rejects
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in manufacturing process technology and make recommendations when applicable
• Provide and obtain sources of and cost estimates for various farm-out activities as required
• Assist manufacturing departments by providing necessary engineering data involving ergonomic issues or other safety concerns
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Valmont Safety Mission Statement and Divisional Safety Objectives
• Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of safety regulations for industry
• Apply Valmont safety guidelines to projects and job design to meet ergonomics standards
• Assist in further development of TPM, PM, and SMED
• Directs and trains Engineers, Tool & Die, Maintenance, and Production personnel as needed on projects and other routine tasks
• This position reports to the Site Manufacturing Engineering Manager and has no direct reports
• This role requires up to 5% travel (internationally/domestically), including overnight stays
• Other duties as assigned/directed

Skills

Lean methodology

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD/SolidWorks

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Access/Outlook)

CNC fabrication equipment

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Brenham, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to manage development of manufacturing processes, facilities, and equipment maintenance for a large plant.

You’ll lead moderately complex projects from design to implementation, acting as a technical consultant to improve cost efficiency and product quality. Responsibilities include process mapping, tooling design, lean project participation, and creating work instructions.