Senior Mechanical Engineer

What you'll bring to the table:

• Qualification Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Three or more years of Manufacturing experience
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
• A strong working knowledge of Auto Cad and/or Solid works, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point and Microsoft Word
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• The ability to mentor and lead others
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Communicate effectively with Teammates
• Ability to identify, communicate and participate in process improvement opportunities (LEAN) aimed at reducing cost, improving efficiencies and increasing customer satisfaction
• Experience with composites
• Experience with GD&T, material specification, surface finishing requirements and manufacturing techniques (milling, turning, and welding, surface treatments)
• Previous work experience managing projects
• The employee is occasionally required to move about the office or plant
• There is a certain level of decision making and analysis that this position requires although any large decision would be made with the guidance of more senior level engineers
• Responsibilities
• Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective designs, manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards
• Recommends and implements improvements to product, production processes, methods and controls
• Priorities include project management, process improvement, problem resolution, and employee training
• Performs research, design and development of new and sustaining manufacturing processes and tool design
• Performs process evaluations including production flow, assembly methods and waste elimination
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results
• Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
• Responsible for providing creative and innovative engineering solutions that aid in the resolution of field and manufacturing problems and in the maintenance and improvement of existing products
• Responsible for implementing all phases of project plans and monitoring progress per established schedule and budget targets
• Responsible for maintaining good relationships with customers, field personnel and other Valmont departments to ensure the most efficient working environment
• Provide technical support to other departments as required toward meeting the needs of our customers
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement
• Represents engineering on cross-functional teams
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing
• Maintain technical specifications, process capabilities, and tooling libraries
• Work is typically performed in an office setting; however, incumbent may be required to go into the production or shipping/receiving areas
• The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and attend meetings
• 95% of the tasks are sedentary
• Site / Customer visits.
• Knowledge of C programming.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.