Vermeer Corporation

Engineer - Advanced Quality Planning

Pella, Iowa, USA - Corporate Office

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

Process ImprovementGD&TMechanical DesignCommunicationProblem SolvingGAAPLean Manufacturing

About the role

Are you someone who gets energized by preventing quality issues before they reach production and enjoys collaborating across engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing teams?
Your work strengthens Vermeer's commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experience.

Support APQP and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities by helping establish quality goals, identifying potential risks, and assisting with mitigation plans that reflect Vermeer's dedication to innovation and excellence.
Interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to support capability studies, process evaluations, and identification of significant and critical characteristics, promoting Vermeer's culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Review certified part information during safe‑launch phases and help validate supplier submissions in alignment with PPAP expectations.
Assist in developing and updating standard work, control documents, and quality plans while supporting root‑cause and corrective‑action activities using structured methods such as Eight Disciplines (8D), Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), and the Seven Quality Control Tools (7 QC Tools).
Coordinate with quality engineers, supplier quality, and cross‑functional partners to ensure quality objectives are met throughout development and launch, reinforcing Vermeer's global presence and commitment to customer success.
The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities.

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

or equivalent combination of education and experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or design engineering such as internships, co-ops, or relevant roles.

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.
Work Shift
1 - First Shift
Job Summary
Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world.
We are global, driven by innovation and growing.
We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources.
These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.
What We're Looking For
As an Engineer I - Advanced Quality Planning, you will help ensure high‑quality product launches by supporting Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) efforts, conducting risk mitigation activities, and ensuring Vermeer customers receive reliable, consistent performance.

Employer
At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at hr@vermeer.com.
Interested? We'd love to get to know you.
At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences.

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