Component Engineering Specialist

Vermeer; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer is seeking a PLM data management specialist to support product development by organizing parts data in the PLM system. The role focuses on ensuring accurate part naming, descriptions, and reuse across Vermeer products.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in engineering technology or equivalent with at least three years in an engineering environment, and experience with SolidWorks and PLM systems. On-site work at Vermeer campus, occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or equivalent.
• Minimum three years in an engineering environment.
• Experience with mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks.
• Experience with PLM systems and engineering data management.
• Ability to read data sheets, journals and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Implement parts management strategy within Vermeer’s PLM environment.
• Enforce part naming and description standards as SME.
• Maintain and improve part request and approval processes.
• Prepare CAD model setups for library parts.
• Consolidate part numbers and promote reuse.
• Collaborate with engineers during component selection.
• Support other groups needing specialized part libraries.
• Coordinate with procurement on sourcing and vendor selections.
• Provide training and support to promote PLM adoption.
• Participate in platform testing and evaluation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical reading

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

Tools

SolidWorks

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.

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

1. Participate in implementing a parts management strategy within Vermeer’s PLM environment.
2. Drive and enforce part naming and description standards, serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding part naming, revisioning, classifications, and attributes.
3. Define, maintain, support, improve, and participate in the new and alternate part request and approval processes.
4. Conduct CAD model optimization and set up for library parts.
5. Participate in efforts to consolidate part numbers and increase part reuse.
6. Collaborate with and support engineers during component selection.
7. Work with and support other groups requiring specialized part libraries.
8. Collaborate with procurement regarding sourcing and vendor selections.
9. Promote user adoption and user experience of the PLM platform through training, consultation, and support of existing functionality.
10. 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].

Interested? We’d love to get to know you.