Onsite Associate Design Engineer - Multidisciplinary Creator

valmont; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont in Valley, NE is seeking an Associate, Design Engineer to lead design and development activities to meet project requirements from the Product Management team. You will coordinate a cross-functional design team and ensure specifications are met while focusing on manufacturability and efficiency.

The role involves attending design reviews, providing input, and driving process improvements. Travel up to 10% (domestic/international) and collaboration with Manufacturing, Production,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, 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.
• Project management experience (preferred).
• Experience with Creo (Pro/E), ANSYS, RISA 3D, Adobe Acrobat, QAD, and Windchill (preferred).
• Knowledge of steel metallurgy, welding processes, and fatigue design of welded steel structures (preferred).
• Familiarity with mechanized irrigation systems (preferred).
• EIT certification with interest in obtaining PE licensure (preferred).
• Experience working with Agile methodologies (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Coordinate and conduct laboratory or field testing as situations dictate.
• Provide technical support to other departments as required toward meeting the needs of our customers.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

Creo (Pro/E)

ANSYS

RISA 3D

Windchill

QAD

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Valmont in Valley, NE is seeking an Associate, Design Engineer to lead design and development activities to meet project requirements from the Product Management team. You will coordinate a cross-functional design team and ensure specifications are met while focusing on manufacturability and efficiency.

The role involves attending design reviews, providing input, and driving process improvements. Travel up to 10% (domestic/international) and collaboration with Manufacturing, Production,