Design Engineer

4200 Jefferson Ave SW Birmingham Alabama 35221

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A Brief Summary of This Position

Reads and interprets customer order information. Processes orders for production and customer submittal drawings, consistent with Valmont standard practices, in the moderate to high range of complexity. Prepares the necessary drawings and other data for the teams, other departments and the manufacturing facilities. Interfaces, with direction from the Drafting Mangaer, directly with other company departments on customer order and manufacturing problems. Customer contact may be required to aid the design/order process.

This position reports to the Drafting Manager This department is responsible for processing drawings for customers and the manufacturing facilities while maintaining the company objectives for quality and lead-time. This position must interact with people in all departments in order to maintain amiable and profitable relationships in inter-departmental communication. He/she provides feedback to applicable departments on customer requirements, manufacturing or fabrication changes and drafting procedure changes

The incumbent will read and interpret customer specifications, plans and other order information to determine the format required to complete customer orders. He/she will be responsible for identifying any inconsistent, conflicting or missing customer information and determining the correct course of action to resolve the issues with some assistance from the Drafting Manager or other drafters.

The incumbent shall have a broad knowledge of departmental and company goals, policies, procedures, and the product lines represented. Deviations from these shall be minimal and only when beneficial to the department, division and company.

This position is critical to the results of the department and the division. The incumbent is allowed to establish work routines and/or schedules, within company policies, in order to maintain efficient order flow. He/she may identify, recommend and help develop revisions to standard product designs, drafting procedures and systems to improve the department and the division.

The incumbent is responsible for reviewing all internal documentations for compliance to customer specifications, inconsistent product cost and current manufacturing capabilities. Any identified discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the responsible department for resolution.

Design Drafter shop releases must be checked by a Drafting Manager, Senior Design Drafter or another Design Drafter. He / She may shop release their own project if pre-approved by the Drafting Manager and all parts are active in IFS. A Design Drafter is allowed to check the work of Associate Drafters, other Design Drafters, Senior Design Drafters and Drafting Manager

The incumbent will be responsible, with direction from a Drafting Manager/Drafting Supervisor or Senior Design Drafter, for making the decisions required for deviation, rejection or re-manufacture of product within the policies and procedures outlined in the Drafting Manual. He / She will contact the responsible department regarding problems with information from that department. Supervision is required for all other decisions.

Important Details about the Role:

• Analyze all information necessary to process an individual order accurately and efficiently
• Manage the department backlog by monitoring order schedules, providing updates to computerized backlog and meeting "Promises Kept" in accordance with departmental priorities
• Maintain required productivity output in accordance with departmental priorities
• Maintain required order accuracy in accordance with departmental priorities
• Maintain a cooperative and professional attitude in dealing with all departments of the company
• Maintain and update an accurate filing system of customer requirements
• Maintain an awareness of current Drafting policies and procedures
• Maintain an awareness of current manufacturing capabilities and limitations
• Identify, recommend and help implement changes to standard drafting procedures and systems
• Identify, recommend and help implement changes to standard designs to improve customer acceptance or reduce product cost
• Handle special assignments as requested by Drafting Manager/Drafting Supervisor
• When necessary, provide assistance to all departments in the interpretation of customer specification, manufacturing capabilities or drafting procedures
• Provide technical or drafting support of any department, for any project which will enhance product or company interest
• Maintain appropriate professional competencies, certifications, licenses, etc., necessary to perform job duties

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Associates degree in a drafting related field and/or two years of drafting experience
• One year drafting experience
• Technical skills in computer aided drafting and basic understanding of mathematics normally acquired through an Associate of Applied Science degree and/or related experience (includes Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry)
• Previous PC experience a must, including intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and AutoDesk (AutoCAD and Inventor)

• Understanding of the end use of the product and knowledge of the fabrication and manufacturing processes used to make the product. Must be proficient in two or more product line
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with some supervision
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret customer specifications, plans and other order information to determine the format required to complete customer orders
• Ability to identify any inconsistent, conflicting or missing customer information and determine the correct course of action to resolve the issues with some assistance from a Drafting Manger/Drafting Supervisor or Senior Design Drafter
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• High level of proficiency regarding Valmont's drafting processes and systems
• Demonstrated strong professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to keep a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced environment subject to specific deadlines which must be met
• Must possess strong problem solving skills, with attention to detail and a number/math orientation
• Ability to work in, and be an integral part of a team environment
• Ability to identify, communicate and participate in process improvement opportunities aimed at reducing cost, improving efficiencies and increasing customer satisfaction
• Excellent customer focus, including positive customer feedback
• Acceptable attendance and prior work record

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Autodesk Inventor 2013 or newer version
• AutoCAD 2013, Reproduction Equipment, Scientific Calculator and Drafting Equipment knowledge/experience

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

Work is typically performed in an office setting. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. No travel requirements for this position. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk when moving about the office. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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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