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
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.
Do More At Work, In Life, For Others
As a leading manufacturer of agricultural and industrial equipment, Vermeer relies on a team of more than 4,000 strong making a real impact. Around the world, Vermeer team members are rolling up their sleeves to design, build and support tough yellow iron built for customers feeding and fueling their communities, managing natural resources and connecting people to the necessities of life.
Headquartered in Pella, Iowa, U.S.A., Vermeer employs team members around the world, with regional offices in Brazil, the Netherlands and Singapore; additional manufacturing facilities in South Dakota and Tianjin; and more than 600 dealers located around the world.
We’re not just proud of what we do, we’re proud of how we do it: we put others first, we build the best and we give back. Built upon a legacy of innovation and grit, Vermeer has continued to listen to and meet the needs of customers across the globe for more than 78 years. We are rooted in our 4P Philosophy – Principles, People, Product and Profit – and these are the core values that drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.
Proud to be a family-owned and -operated company, Vermeer serves as a leading example of successful family business. Since 1948, Vermeer has built a strong foundation grounded in values and led by those in pursuit of progress and a heart for others.
Our influence is real and felt around the world. Vermeer machines are made to equip our customers to do more across a diverse group of important markets including underground construction, surface mining, tree care, environmental and agricultural industries. The equipment we design, build and support helps make our world go. And our people are doing the same thing – moving their communities, industries and causes forward.
