Manufacturing Engineer

Valmont Industries, Inc.

. Manage the manufacturing environment to meet production, quality, and cost objectives .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeTulsa • Oklahoma • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing manufacturing environments to achieve production, quality, and cost objectives while leading and developing a team of Manufacturing Engineers. Proficient in implementing lean methodologies and managing capital projects to optimize manufacturing processes.

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Manufacturing Engineering ManagementLean MethodologiesProject ManagementLeadership and Team DevelopmentCost Reduction Strategies

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing Process ExpertiseProduction Drawings DevelopmentBudget ManagementKaizen Events5S ImplementationTool and Fixture EngineeringQuality Assurance StandardsCapacity PlanningCost AnalysisManufacturability Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Leadership QualitiesEffective Communication SkillsMotivational SkillsCultural SensitivityTeam Empowerment

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Industrial EngineeringBachelor Degree in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineering Registration (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentProduction ObjectivesQuality StandardsCost ObjectivesManufacturing EngineeringLean CultureSafety StandardsWork ProceduresTechnical ActivitiesDesign Information Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the manufacturing environment to meet production, quality, and cost objectives
Staff, develop, and manage the Manufacturing Engineering group and lead Manufacturing Engineers
Manage capital and expense projects, including identification, analysis, justification, and installation
Solve manufacturing problems related to cost reductions, capacity, planning, safety, quality, and manufacturability
Partner with the lean team to develop and deploy a lean culture through kaizen events, 5S, and other lean tools
Engineer and develop in-house tools, fixtures, and programs
Develop manpower and budget recommendations and control expenses
Develop action plans to meet forecasts and divisional goals
Train, direct, motivate, and evaluate subordinates while supporting professional development
Establish work procedures, guidelines, and priorities to meet sales, manufacturing, and customer requirements
Implement company, division, and department policies and communicate them to subordinates
Keep the Senior Plant Manager and other staff informed of pertinent items and issues
Participate in professional societies and industry technical activities
Work with manufacturing and quality assurance to establish and maintain tolerances and workmanship standards
Identify cost reduction opportunities involving operating costs, labor, materials, and variables
Provide manufacturing-process, finishing-system, equipment, and cost expertise to marketing, product engineering, and manufacturing
Develop production drawings, drafting systems, and computerization of the drafting process
Coordinate the manufacturing engineering segment of the site’s long-range planning process
Maintain and secure design information and test data files

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related field, with minimum of 10 years of experience
Skills in managing professional people including strong leadership qualities and the ability to motivate employees towards personal and common objectives
Ability to manage multiple tasks within the Manufacturing Engineering organization and provide direction
Ability to establish goals and direction for teams as well as empower and support team’s actions
A good understanding of the end use of the product, its function, and the nature of the design elements
Good communication skills in both technical and non-technical application
Lean background
Professional Engineering registration (qualified through examination) is a plus but not required
Ability to travel infrequently, up to approximately 10%
Ability to drive a vehicle and fly in commercial airplanes
Ability to work with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

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