{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"642a5247cf7571781ed7f540","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/642a5247cf7571781ed7f540","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/642a5247cf7571781ed7f540","title":"Manufacturing Engineer","description":"801 N Xanthus Tulsa Oklahoma 74110-4949\nWhy Valmont\n\nWe’re Here to Move the World Forward.\nValmont 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.\n\nJoin 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.\nA Brief Summary of This Position:\nThis role is responsible for managing the manufacturing environment in order to meet production, quality, and cost objectives. This position requires proven abilities in the manufacturing engineering profession with emphasis on project management, methods improvement, economic cost study analysis, plant layouts, tooling design, manufacturing and planning processes.\nEssential Functions:\nStaffs, develops, and manages the Manufacturing Engineering group, and leads Manufacturing Engineers, to best achieve goals and objectives in coordination with overall Divisional goals and objectives.\nCapital and expense project management including identification, analysis, justification and installation.\nManufacturing problem solving that relates to cost reductions, capacity, planning, safety, quality or manufacturability.\nPartners with lean team to develop and deploy a lean culture through kaizen events, 5S and other lean tools.\nEngineering and development of inhouse tools, fixtures, and programs.\nDevelops and recommends manpower and budget recommendations and assures control of expenses.\nDevelops action plans necessary to meet the forecast and the general Divisional goals.\nProvides training, direction, and motivation for subordinates and proper recognition of performance to promote professional development and to assure that the work is performed satisfactorily. Reviews performance of subordinates and recommends appropriate action.\nEstablishes work procedures and guidelines to facilitate flow and accuracy of work, and prioritizes schedules when necessary to meet requirements of sales, manufacturing, and the customer.\nImplements established Company, Division, and Department policies and communicates them to subordinates. Keeps the Sr. Plant Manager and other staff members informed of all pertinent items and issues.\nParticipates in professional societies and industry technical activities. Keeps self and others informed about competition, industry standards, new innovations, and technological advances.\nWorks with manufacturing and quality assurance to establish and maintain acceptable tolerances and standards of workmanship.\nOther Important Details about the Role:\nFocus on operating costs, labor, material and variable to aid in identifying cost reduction opportunities\nOversee and provide technical expertise in the area of manufacturing processes, finishing systems, and associated manufacturing equipment and cost to marketing, product engineering and manufacturing\nDevelopment of production drawings, drafting systems, and computerization of the drafting process\nCoordinates the manufacturing engineering segment of the site’s long range planning process\nMaintenance and security of design information and test data files.\nRequired Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):\nBachelor Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related field, with minimum of 10 years of experience\nSkills in managing professional people including strong leadership qualities and the ability to motivate employees towards personal and common objectives\nAbility to manage multiple tasks within the Manufacturing Engineering organization and provide direction.\nAbility to establish goals and direction for teams as well as empower and support team’s actions\nA good understanding of the end use of the product, its function, and the nature of the design elements\nGood communication skills in both technical and non-technical application\nHighly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:\nProfessional Engineering registration (qualified through examination) is a plus but not required\nLean Background\nWorking Environment and Physical Efforts:\nIncumbent will be required to travel infrequently, up to approximately 10%. Work is typically performed in an office setting; however, the incumbent may be required to go into the production or shipping/receiving areas or work out in the field. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and participate in meetings. The work environment is generally fast-paced and demanding. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. Talking and hearing is required for this role. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This position may require the incumbent to work outside and travel during all seasons of the year. As a result the position may require moving about, lifting, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, and kneeling in rare instances. The incumbent must be able to drive a vehicle, fly in commercial air planes, communicate up and down the organization, and work with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds.\nBenefits\nValmont 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:\nHealthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)\n401k retirement plan with company match\nPaid time off\nEmployer paid life insurance\nEmployer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave\nWork Life Support\nTuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year\nVoluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more\nValmont 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.\nIf you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.","company":"Valmont Industries","rawCompany":"valmont industries","city":"Tulsa","state":"OK","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T03:18:32.909Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"333120","title":"Construction Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"construction-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"333517","title":"Machine Tool Manufacturing","slug":"machine-tool-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Manufacturing Engineer","description":"801 N Xanthus Tulsa Oklahoma 74110-4949\nWhy Valmont\n\nWe’re Here to Move the World Forward.\nValmont 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.\n\nJoin 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.\nA Brief Summary of This Position:\nThis role is responsible for managing the manufacturing environment in order to meet production, quality, and cost objectives. This position requires proven abilities in the manufacturing engineering profession with emphasis on project management, methods improvement, economic cost study analysis, plant layouts, tooling design, manufacturing and planning processes.\nEssential Functions:\nStaffs, develops, and manages the Manufacturing Engineering group, and leads Manufacturing Engineers, to best achieve goals and objectives in coordination with overall Divisional goals and objectives.\nCapital and expense project management including identification, analysis, justification and installation.\nManufacturing problem solving that relates to cost reductions, capacity, planning, safety, quality or manufacturability.\nPartners with lean team to develop and deploy a lean culture through kaizen events, 5S and other lean tools.\nEngineering and development of inhouse tools, fixtures, and programs.\nDevelops and recommends manpower and budget recommendations and assures control of expenses.\nDevelops action plans necessary to meet the forecast and the general Divisional goals.\nProvides training, direction, and motivation for subordinates and proper recognition of performance to promote professional development and to assure that the work is performed satisfactorily. Reviews performance of subordinates and recommends appropriate action.\nEstablishes work procedures and guidelines to facilitate flow and accuracy of work, and prioritizes schedules when necessary to meet requirements of sales, manufacturing, and the customer.\nImplements established Company, Division, and Department policies and communicates them to subordinates. Keeps the Sr. Plant Manager and other staff members informed of all pertinent items and issues.\nParticipates in professional societies and industry technical activities. Keeps self and others informed about competition, industry standards, new innovations, and technological advances.\nWorks with manufacturing and quality assurance to establish and maintain acceptable tolerances and standards of workmanship.\nOther Important Details about the Role:\nFocus on operating costs, labor, material and variable to aid in identifying cost reduction opportunities\nOversee and provide technical expertise in the area of manufacturing processes, finishing systems, and associated manufacturing equipment and cost to marketing, product engineering and manufacturing\nDevelopment of production drawings, drafting systems, and computerization of the drafting process\nCoordinates the manufacturing engineering segment of the site’s long range planning process\nMaintenance and security of design information and test data files.\nRequired Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):\nBachelor Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related field, with minimum of 10 years of experience\nSkills in managing professional people including strong leadership qualities and the ability to motivate employees towards personal and common objectives\nAbility to manage multiple tasks within the Manufacturing Engineering organization and provide direction.\nAbility to establish goals and direction for teams as well as empower and support team’s actions\nA good understanding of the end use of the product, its function, and the nature of the design elements\nGood communication skills in both technical and non-technical application\nHighly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:\nProfessional Engineering registration (qualified through examination) is a plus but not required\nLean Background\nWorking Environment and Physical Efforts:\nIncumbent will be required to travel infrequently, up to approximately 10%. Work is typically performed in an office setting; however, the incumbent may be required to go into the production or shipping/receiving areas or work out in the field. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and participate in meetings. The work environment is generally fast-paced and demanding. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. Talking and hearing is required for this role. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This position may require the incumbent to work outside and travel during all seasons of the year. As a result the position may require moving about, lifting, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, and kneeling in rare instances. The incumbent must be able to drive a vehicle, fly in commercial air planes, communicate up and down the organization, and work with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds.\nBenefits\nValmont 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:\nHealthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)\n401k retirement plan with company match\nPaid time off\nEmployer paid life insurance\nEmployer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave\nWork Life Support\nTuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year\nVoluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more\nValmont 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.\nIf you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.","datePosted":"2026-06-20T03:18:32.909Z","dateModified":"2026-06-20T03:18:32.909Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Valmont Industries","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Tulsa","addressRegion":"OK","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"642a5247cf7571781ed7f540"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/642a5247cf7571781ed7f540"}}