Valmont is looking to improve quality engineering efforts within the Quality Assurance (QA) and/or Quality Control (QC) organizations to advance agricultural productivity and reimagine vital infrastructure.
Requirements
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- In-depth understanding and practical application of statistics as they relate to quality such as sampling plans, data analysis, SPC, process capability analysis, etc.
- Proficient with Six Sigma tools such as pFMEA, CP, root cause analysis, MSA, etc.
- Ability to utilize MiniTab or equivalent statistical analysis software.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and specifications
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Knowledge and experience working with DOT certification requirements by state jurisdiction
- Detailed understanding of AISC, ISO, and DOT requirements
Responsibilities
- Identifies and eliminates and/or mitigates risks as they pertain to achieving codes, engineering specifications, and customer specifications.
- Serves as a quality liaison between QA, supply chain, operations, and design engineering when quality problems exist that affect product quality
- Interprets Valmont quality requirements, including but not limited to, quality management system (QMS) documents, specifications, engineering prints and specifications, and external standards (e.g., AISC, ASTM, AWS)
- Leads and participates in formal problem-solving events.
- Drives quality improvement processes using the appropriate tools (PFMEA’s, process flow charts, control plans, capability studies, part layouts, MSA/Gage R&R, SPC, etc.) as required
- Utilizes LEAN principles to minimize waste as it pertains to QC activities
- May be called upon to define quality processes for new product introduction
Other
- Bachelor’s with 3+ years of relevant experience or an Associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experience
- Ability to work directly with customers as needed to support quality efforts
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, as well as organizational and follow-up skills
- Proven ability to create and deliver effective group presentations and training
- Ability to perform manual labor while in the field, including lifting 50 pounds and working in an environment where there is exposure to weather elements
- Up to 50% travel required
