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

What You’ll Do

1. Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing by coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness and minimize disruption.

2. Respond to line calls and troubleshoot production issues to maintain safety, quality, and delivery standards.

3. Initiate, review, and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as 3DX, Teamcenter or Windchill.

4. Design and validate tools and fixtures that improve operator efficiency, safety, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

5. Apply lean manufacturing principles to identify and implement process improvements, including Kaizen events and just-in-time (JIT) practices.

6. Integrate automation and smart tools into the value stream to reduce manual labor and improve consistency.

7. Use computer-aided design (CAD) tools such as AutoCAD, DraftSight, or SOLIDWORKS to support tooling and process design.

What We’re Looking For

- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field with a minimum 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Proficiency in manufacturing processes, tooling, and lean methodologies.

- Experience with ECNs and PLM systems (e.g., 3DX, Teamcenter, Windchill).

- Working knowledge of CAD tools and digital work instruction platforms.

- Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Power BI dashboards, or IoT (Internet of Things)-enabled process monitoring tools.

- Ability to collaborate across departments and support data-driven decision-making.

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 (641) 621-8767 or at hr@vermeer.com.

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

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