Manufacturing Engineer — Lean, CAD & Automation

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

Job summary

Vermeer is seeking a manufacturing engineer to support new product introductions on our campus. You’ll coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness, troubleshoot line issues, and apply ECNs through PLM systems.

You’ll design tooling using CAD tools and implement lean improvements to raise safety, quality, and throughput. Key responsibilities include integrating automation, supporting Kaizen and JIT practices, and collaborating across departments to drive data-driven decisions in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field with 2 years of experience.
• Proficiency in manufacturing processes, tooling, and lean methodologies.
• Experience with ECNs and PLM systems (3DX, Teamcenter, Windchill).
• Working knowledge of CAD tools and digital work instruction platforms.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, Power BI dashboards, or IoT-enabled process monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to introduce new products into manufacturing with minimal disruption.
• Respond to line calls and troubleshoot production issues to maintain safety, quality, and delivery standards.
• Initiate and implement ECNs using PLM systems (3DX, Teamcenter, Windchill).
• Design and validate tools and fixtures to improve operator efficiency and safety.
• Apply lean principles to identify and implement process improvements, including Kaizen and JIT.
• Integrate automation and smart tools to reduce manual labor and improve consistency.
• Use CAD tools to support tooling and process design.

Skills

ECNs & PLM systems

CAD tools proficiency

Lean methodologies

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

3DX

Teamcenter

Windchill

AutoCAD

DraftSight

SOLIDWORKS

ERP systems

Power BI dashboards

IoT-enabled monitoring tools

Job description

Vermeer is seeking a manufacturing engineer to support new product introductions on our campus. You’ll coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness, troubleshoot line issues, and apply ECNs through PLM systems.

You’ll design tooling using CAD tools and implement lean improvements to raise safety, quality, and throughput. Key responsibilities include integrating automation, supporting Kaizen and JIT practices, and collaborating across departments to drive data-driven decisions in a