Engineer - Manufacturing (Functional Test)
Key Skills for This Role
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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
- 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 [email protected].
- Interested? We’d love to get to know you.
About Vermeer
Family-owned industrial and agricultural equipment manufacturer serving construction, infrastructure, environmental, and farming customers worldwide.
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