Valmont Industries, Inc. is hiring: Product Line Welding Manager in Valley

Overview

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Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company focused on moving the world forward by advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure. We support the growth of energy reliability, renewables, connectivity, and sustainable infrastructure worldwide.

Location: 28800 Ida St, Valley, Nebraska 68064-8016

We are seeking a leader who can drive welding excellence across a designated product line within Valmont’s manufacturing sites, providing technical direction and aligning with Valmont’s global welding strategy.

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 developing 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 data collection and analysis systems; ensure sites measure and improve the quality of 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.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking – Applies engineering and data analysis to identify solutions.
• Technical Leadership – Provides direction and mentorship to cross-functional welding teams.
• Ethical Standards – Champions integrity and compliance in all technical practices.
• Communication – Delivers clear, concise technical guidance to both plant and executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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

Highly Qualified

• 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

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.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.

Seniorities

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment details

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Design and Engineering

Industries: Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Farming

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