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Engineer I - Industrial (Engineering Development Program 2027)

Vermeer · Pella, Iowa, USA - Corporate Office · On-site

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About Vermeer

Vision based, global navigation for GPS-denied and spoofed environments. Backed by Techstars.

About the role

Are you someone who enjoys improving processes, enhancing efficiency, and supporting teams in bringing high-quality products to life? As an Engineer I – Industrial at Vermeer, you will contribute to manufacturing and product development initiatives that strengthen operational performance and support a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll help drive meaningful impact by improving workflow, supporting lean activities, and advancing production excellence across the organization.

What they're looking for

  • - Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • - Foundational knowledge of lean manufacturing and process‑improvement methodologies, with the ability to define, analyze, and improve value stream maps
  • - Experience or exposure to continuous improvement tools such as 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain), Kaizen, waste identification, and basic root cause analysis
  • - Familiarity with plant, line, or workstation layout concepts including ergonomics, safety, material flow, and space utilization
  • - Exposure to CAD tools such as AutoCAD, DraftSight, or SOLIDWORKS, and awareness of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) or formal change-management processes
  • - Experience collaborating on cross-functional projects supporting manufacturing, engineering, quality, or operations teams
More about this role

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.

1 - First Shift

Are you someone who enjoys improving processes, enhancing efficiency, and supporting teams in bringing high-quality products to life? As an Engineer I – Industrial at Vermeer, you will contribute to manufacturing and product development initiatives that strengthen operational performance and support a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll help drive meaningful impact by improving workflow, supporting lean activities, and advancing production excellence across the organization.

1. Support development, analysis, and improvement of value stream maps to identify waste and enhance operational flow, identifying inefficiencies and proposing early-stage improvement ideas.

2. Assist with plant, line, and workstation layout design including material...

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