Manufacturing Engineer

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016 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? Apply now. This 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.   Essential Functions: This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager and has no direct or indirect reports This position works with all levels of manufacturing in the manufacturing environment (maintenance, operators, supervisors, managers, safety, etc) Drives and manages engineering solutions to resolve manufacturing problems (i.e. safety hazards, machine breakdowns, capacity constraints, quality, material handling, and processes) Ability to work by oneself and be a small team leader This role may require on occasion of up to 5% travel (domestically), including overnight stays Assist in the development of short and long term capital budget plans Focus on operating costs, labor, material and variable to aid in the identifying cost reduction opportunities Specify new tooling, equipment and methods or modifications to old, to improve cost, safety, quality, equipment and cycle times Present funding requests in written forms to upper management Utilize CAD for equipment, tooling and layouts Participate 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. Know the Valmont Safety Mission Statement & support the department Safety by Objective plan in departments by assisting implementation of identified safety projects requiring engineering support undefined Other Important Details about the Role: This 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…