Sobre este puesto de Quality Engineer en Valmont Industries
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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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