Valmont Industries, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Product Line Welding Manager
Valley, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expValmont Industries, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 company focused on advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure. The Product Line Welding Manager is responsible for driving welding excellence across a designated product line, providing technical direction, and ensuring alignment with Valmont’s global welding strategy.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Design Engineering Support
Serve as a subject matter expert in welding engineering principles, metallurgy, and welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, SAW, etc.)
Influence welding design for manufacturability and standardization across the product line
Review customer specifications, recommend exceptions, and ensure compliant final contract specifications
Prepare and maintain engineering documentation and R&D reports related to weld design and testing (Welding Procedures, Procedure Qualification Records, etc.)
Manufacturing & Process Engineering
Develop and qualify welding systems
Operations Support
Collaborate with Operations to identify opportunities for productivity, quality, and safety improvements
Support deployment of new welding equipment and automation
Assist in the development of training programs for welders, inspectors, engineers, and frontline leaders
Translate engineering and welding requirements to frontline teams for practical application
Quality Assurance
Assist with development of inspection processes and standards
Assist with development of data collection and analysis systems
Ensure sites are measuring and improving the quality of their primary operations
Coach and mentor teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions
Develop and implement quality and weld certification audit programs
Ensure weld quality aligns with national codes and customer-specific requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related discipline
OR AWS CWI/CWS certification with 10+ years of manufacturing experience
Minimum 2 years of welding engineering or advanced manufacturing experience
Proficiency in welding process development (GMAW, FCAW, SAW)
Experience with NDT techniques and lab testing
Strong project management, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD
Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Preferred
AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) or CWS (Certified Welding Supervisor)
10+ years of experience in heavy steel fabrication environments
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies
Multi-site manufacturing or matrixed leadership experience
Benefits
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
Company
Valmont Industries, Inc.
For nearly 80 years, Valmont has been a global leader that provides products and solutions to support vital infrastructure and advance agricultural productivity.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Ellen Dasher
Vice President, Global Taxation
Andy Massey
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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