Vermeer Corporation

Engineer - Manufacturing

Pella, Iowa, USA - Corporate Office

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago

Data VisualizationProduct ManagementERPMechanical DesignLean Manufacturing

About the role

Are you passionate about driving innovation and efficiency in manufacturing environments?
This role plays a key part in advancing Vermeer's mission through practical engineering solutions that align with our values of continuous improvement and customer focus.

Collaborate with manufacturing, product development, and lifecycle/aftermarket teams to identify and implement process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, support just-in-time (JIT) production, and lead or participate in Kaizen and cross-functional improvement events.
Interpret and work with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic schematics to support assembly and welding processes.
Design and optimize tooling and fixtures, leveraging digital work instruction tools to enhance operator efficiency and safety.
Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Engineering Change Notification (ECN) systems such as Teamcenter or Windchill to manage process changes, bill of materials (BOM) updates, and documentation.
Support data-driven decision-making through the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Power BI dashboards, and Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled process monitoring tools.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, tooling design, and reading technical drawings
Ability to understand manufacturing and internal customer needs to collaboratively deliver practical solutions that improve quality, efficiency, or sustainability.
Ability to apply lean principles to reduce waste, support sustainable manufacturing practices, and lead Kaizen or cross-functional improvement events.

familiarity with continuous improvement methods and digital work instruction tools.
Familiarity with assembly and welding processes, just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing, and statistical process variation
ability to read mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic schematics.
Familiarity with digital manufacturing tools and smart factory technologies, including ERP systems, Power BI dashboards, or IoT-enabled process monitoring.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.
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.
What We're Looking For

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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