Manufacturing Engineer I: Lean Process & Digital Innovation

Vermeer; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer is seeking an Engineer I – Manufacturing to support cross-functional teams in improving production processes, quality, and sustainability. This on-site role involves collaborating with manufacturing, product development, and aftersales to drive practical engineering solutions aligned with Vermeer’s continuous improvement culture.

The position emphasizes lean principles, tooling design, and the use of digital tools (PLM, ERP, BI) to optimize operations and support data-driven decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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, and lead Kaizen or cross-functional improvement events.
• Exposure to PLM/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 implement process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, support JIT production, and lead Kaizen 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 like 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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Tooling design

Reading drawings

PLM/ECN awareness

ERP/BI/IoT tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Windchill

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Vermeer is seeking an Engineer I – Manufacturing to support cross-functional teams in improving production processes, quality, and sustainability. This on-site role involves collaborating with manufacturing, product development, and aftersales to drive practical engineering solutions aligned with Vermeer’s continuous improvement culture.

The position emphasizes lean principles, tooling design, and the use of digital tools (PLM, ERP, BI) to optimize operations and support data-driven decisions