Quality Engineer

Valmont Industries; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/yr

Work Life Support

Job summary

Valmont Industries is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive QA/QC initiatives across manufacturing, focusing on process improvement, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality metrics. You will work with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and customers to ensure products meet internal, industry and customer requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 3+ years of experience, Six Sigma Green Belt, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 9+ years of related experience in Quality.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification required.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, SPC, and PFMEA.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives using Six Sigma and Lean methods.
• Investigate quality issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and quality standards (AISC, ASTM, AWS).
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and customers to resolve quality concerns.
• Develop and maintain quality processes, metrics, control plans, and documentation.
• Support audits, customer reviews, supplier evaluations, and new product introductions.
• Travel up to 50% as needed.

Skills

Six Sigma Green Belt

Root cause analysis

Quality metrics

Minitab

Statistical analysis

Engineering drawings

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

9+ years experience

Tools

Minitab

PFMEA

MSA

SPC

Job description

15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154

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?

Quality Engineer | Valley, NE (Onsite)

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer drives quality assurance and quality control initiatives across manufacturing operations, focusing on process improvement, root cause analysis, corrective actions, quality metrics, and continuous improvement. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers to ensure products meet internal, industry, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement and problem-solving initiatives using Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards (AISC, ASTM, AWS, etc.).
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers to resolve quality concerns.
• Develop and maintain quality processes, metrics, control plans, and documentation.
• Support audits, customer reviews, supplier evaluations, and new product introductions.
• Travel up to 50% as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with 5+ years, or 9+ years of related experience.
• Experience in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, SPC, process capability, Minitab (or equivalent), PFMEA, MSA, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong project management, communication, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• Manufacturing experience, particularly in metals fabrication and structural welding.
• Experience with AISC, ISO, DOT requirements, and auditing agencies.
• Advanced Six Sigma certification (Green, Black, or Master Black Belt).
• NDT experience (VT, MT, UT).
• Experience supporting transmission, distribution, lighting, communication, or substation products.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work in manufacturing environments, and perform field work while wearing required PPE.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• 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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