Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Pella, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Are you energized by solving problems and improving how things are made As a Manufacturing Engineer Intern at Vermeer youll support real-world projects that enhance production processes and drive operational excellence. This internship offers hands-on experience in lean manufacturing process improvement and cross-functional collaborationpreparing you for a full-time engineering role upon graduation.

What Youll Do

1. Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance quality efficiency and sustainability across production areas.

2. Support new product introductions and manufacturing improvement initiatives by collaborating with engineering welding assembly and machining teams.

3. Apply lean manufacturing principlesincluding Just-In-Time (JIT) production and Kaizen eventsto reduce waste and improve flow.

4. Document and analyze current and future state processes using tools such as value stream mapping and standard work documentation.

5. Help design and optimize tooling and fixtures and gain exposure to digital work instruction platforms.

6. Contribute to documentation and change management using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Engineering Change Notification (ECN) systems such as Teamcenter or Windchill.

7. Participate in data-driven decision-making using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems Power BI dashboards and Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled process monitoring tools.

What Were Looking For

- Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Industrial Technology Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Agricultural Engineering or a related field.

- Foundational understanding of lean manufacturing concepts tooling design and process improvement techniques.

- Ability to read and interpret mechanical electrical and hydraulic schematics.

- Familiarity with JIT manufacturing statistical process variation and digital manufacturing tools is a plus.

- Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills with a growth mindset.

- Willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

Travel

- Occasional travel is expected of this position.

Work Location

ONSITE: A team members 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 or at .

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Required Experience:

Intern

Who We AreVermeer 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 ...