Engineer I - Manufacturing (2027 Engineering Development Program)

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

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation in Iowa is seeking an Engineer I – Manufacturing to support cross-functional teams in improving production processes, boosting product quality, and implementing sustainable practices aligned with our continuous improvement culture.

You will collaborate across manufacturing, product development, and aftermarket to reduce waste, lead Kaizen events, and apply lean principles, while interpreting schematics and using ERP/Power BI for data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, tooling design, and reading technical drawings; familiarity with continuous improvement methods and digital work instruction tools.
• Ability to understand manufacturing and internal customer needs to collaboratively deliver practical solutions that improve quality, efficiency, or sustainability.
• Familiarity with assembly and welding processes, JIT manufacturing, and reading mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to apply lean principles to reduce waste, support sustainable manufacturing practices, and lead Kaizen or cross-functional improvement events.
• Exposure to PLM and ECN systems such as Teamcenter or Windchill to manage process changes, BOM updates, and documentation.
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing tools and smart factory technologies, including ERP systems, Power BI dashboards, or IoT-enabled process monitoring.

Responsibilities

• 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 PLM and ECN systems such as Teamcenter or Windchill to manage process changes, BOM updates, and documentation.
• Support data-driven decision-making through ERP systems, Power BI dashboards, and IoT-enabled process monitoring tools.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Tooling design

Reading drawings

JIT production

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Windchill

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 passionate about driving innovation and efficiency in manufacturing environments? As an Engineer I – Manufacturing, you will support cross-functional teams to improve production processes, enhance product quality, and implement sustainable practices. 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, tooling design, and reading technical drawings; familiarity with continuous improvement methods and digital work instruction tools.
• Ability to understand manufacturing and internal customer needs to collaboratively deliver practical solutions that improve quality, efficiency, or sustainability.
• Familiarity with assembly and welding processes, just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing, and statistical process variation; ability to read mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to apply lean principles to reduce waste, support sustainable manufacturing practices, and lead Kaizen or cross-functional improvement events.
• Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Engineering Change Notification (ECN) systems such as Teamcenter or Windchill to manage process changes, BOM updates, and documentation.
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing tools and smart factory technologies, including ERP systems, Power BI dashboards, or IoT-enabled process monitoring.

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.