Vermeer Corporation · 2 days ago
Engineer - Advanced Quality Planning
Pella, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expVermeer Corporation is a global company driven by innovation that equips customers doing important work around the world. As an Engineer II – Advanced Quality Planning, you will apply Advanced Product Quality Planning tools and support the execution of new product and process development to enhance customer satisfaction and product performance.
Industrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Execute APQP and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) deliverables by defining quality goals, identifying risks, and supporting mitigation efforts aligned with program timelines
Complete assigned NPPDS tasks in areas such as part and process capability, gage development, calibration, metallurgy, and design for manufacturability and assembly
Perform capability studies by interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements and evaluating significant and critical characteristics to validate feasibility
Communicate engineering change updates and maintain accuracy of assigned APQP and NPPDS documentation
Support safe‑launch activities by reviewing certified part information, identifying potential nonconformances, and requesting corrective actions as needed
Develop standard work templates, forms, and documentation to support quality planning consistency and compliance
Collaborate with supplier quality, quality engineers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to support readiness, documentation accuracy, and quality requirement alignment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with a minimum of two (2) years' relevant quality or manufacturing engineering experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Working knowledge of GD&T; formal GD&T training completed upon hire
Strong understanding of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), APQP, PPAP, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
Working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools including Eight Disciplines (8D), Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA), and the Seven Quality Control Tools (7 QC Tools)
Ability to interpret technical drawings, evaluate data, and support structured problem‑solving using quality engineering tools
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, suppliers, manufacturing, and cross‑functional partners
Preferred
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Company
Vermeer Corporation
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.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Vermeer Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (1)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Andringa
President & CEO
David Corbin
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Recent News
Jacksonville Business Journal
2023-11-22
Company data provided by crunchbase