Manufacturing Engineer I - Lean & Smart Factory

Vermeer; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation in Pella, IA, seeks an Engineer I – Manufacturing to help drive production improvements and sustainable practices across cross-functional teams. You will apply lean methods, optimize tooling, and work with PLM/ECN systems.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, product development, and lifecycle teams, read schematics, and support data-driven decisions using ERP and Power BI. Occasional travel may be required; onsite work is expected.

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.
• Ability to understand manufacturing and internal customer needs to deliver practical solutions.
• Familiarity with JIT manufacturing and reading schematics for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with PLM and ECN systems such as Teamcenter or Windchill.
• Experience with ERP systems, Power BI dashboards, and 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 the use of ERP systems, Power BI dashboards, and IoT-enabled process monitoring tools.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Tooling design

Reading drawings

JIT production

Kaizen events

Statistical process control

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Windchill

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Vermeer Corporation in Pella, IA, seeks an Engineer I – Manufacturing to help drive production improvements and sustainable practices across cross-functional teams. You will apply lean methods, optimize tooling, and work with PLM/ECN systems.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, product development, and lifecycle teams, read schematics, and support data-driven decisions using ERP and Power BI. Occasional travel may be required; onsite work is expected.