Component Engineering Specialist

Vermeer Corporation; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented parts data specialist to support product development teams by organizing part data within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. You will drive part reuse and participate in the part approval process to improve data accuracy and accessibility.

Applicants should have an Associate Degree in engineering technology or equivalent experience with at least three years in engineering, plus experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) and PLM

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or equivalent with 3+ years in an engineering environment
• Experience with mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience in engineering, product development, document, or process management
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data sheets, technical journals, and manuals
• Ability to present information and training to user groups
• Experience working with PLM systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in implementing a parts management strategy within Vermeer’s PLM environment
• Drive and enforce part naming and description standards, SME for part naming, revisioning, classifications, and attributes
• Define, maintain, support, improve, and participate in part request and approval processes
• Conduct CAD model optimization and set up for library parts
• Participate in efforts to consolidate part numbers and increase part reuse
• Collaborate with engineers during component selection
• Support other groups requiring specialized part libraries
• Collaborate with procurement regarding sourcing and vendor selections
• Promote user adoption and user experience of the PLM platform through training and support
• Participate in platform system testing and evaluation

Skills

Mechanical CAD tools

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in engineering technology

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Who We Are

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.

Who We Are

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

Are you the type of person who enjoys looking at parts and pieces, the details regarding their makeup, and their specifications? Do you get satisfaction from keeping things nice and tidy?

In this role you will be repsonsible for supporting Vermeer’s product development teams by keeping the parts and part data used on Vermeer products organized within the Product Lifecycle System (PLM) platform. Your efforts will drive Vermeer part reuse strategy. You will be an integral piece of the part approval process.

We are looking for an individual who enjoys the details, who revels in well-organized data and the inherent efficiency that comes from it. The successful individual will understand and thrive on the satisfaction of providing a valuable service to the product development teams.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in implementing a parts management strategy within Vermeer’s PLM environment.
• Drive and enforce part naming and description standards, serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding part naming, revisioning, classifications, and attributes.
• Define, maintain, support, improve, and participate in the new and alternate part request and approval processes.
• Conduct CAD model optimization and set up for library parts.
• Participate in efforts to consolidate part numbers and increase part reuse.
• Collaborate with and support engineers during component selection.
• Work with and support other groups requiring specialized part libraries.
• Collaborate with procurement regarding sourcing and vendor selections.
• Promote user adoption and user experience of the PLM platform through training, consultation and support of existing functionality.
• Participate in platform system testing and evaluation.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of Associate Degree in engineering technology or equivalent industry experience with a minimum of three years experience working in an engineering environment.
• Experience with mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience in engineering, product development, document, or process management.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data sheets, technical journals, and manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and training to user groups, and/or company employees.
• Experience working with PLM systems preferred.

Travel

• Occasional travel is expected of this position.

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity 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 [phone] or at [e-mail].