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 ShiftJob Summary
Are you the type of person who enjoys looking at parts and pieces, the details regarding their makeup, and their specifications? Do you get satisfaction from keeping things nice and tidy?In this role you will be repsonsible for supporting Vermeer’s product development teams by keeping the parts and part data used on Vermeer products organized within the Product Lifecycle System (PLM) platform. Your efforts will drive Vermeer part reuse strategy. You will be an integral piece of the part approval process.
We are looking for an individual who enjoys the details, who revels in well-organized data and the inherent efficiency that comes from it. The successful individual will understand and thrive on the satisfaction of providing a valuable service to the product development teams.
What You’ll Do
1. Participate in implementing a parts management strategy within Vermeer’s PLM environment.
2. Drive and enforce part naming and description standards, serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding part naming, revisioning, classifications, and attributes.
3. Define, maintain, support, improve, and participate in the new and alternate part request and approval processes.
4. Conduct CAD model optimization and set up for library parts.
5. Participate in efforts to consolidate part numbers and increase part reuse.
6. Collaborate with and support engineers during component selection.
7. Work with and support other groups requiring specialized part libraries.
8. Collaborate with procurement regarding sourcing and vendor selections.
9. Promote user adoption and user experience of the PLM platform through training, consultation, and support of existing functionality.
10. Participate in platform system testing and evaluation.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum of Associate Degree in engineering technology or equivalent industry experience with a minimum of three years experience working in an engineering environment.
- Experience with mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred).
- Experience in engineering, product development, document, or process management.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret data sheets, technical journals, and manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and training to user groups, and/or company employees.
- Experience working with PLM systems preferred.
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 [email protected].
Interested? We’d love to get to know you.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in engineering technology or equivalent industry experience
- At least three years of experience working in an engineering environment
- Experience with mechanical CAD tools
- SolidWorks experience
- Experience in engineering, product development, document management, or process management
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data sheets, technical journals, and manuals
- Ability to present information and training to user groups or company employees
- Experience working with PLM systems
What We Do
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 3,500 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 70 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.
