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Vermeer Corporation Engineer II - Weld in Pella, Iowa
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.
Job Summary
Work Shift
1 - First Shift
Are you the type of person who excels in supporting advanced manufacturing processes related to welding? Do you love driving welding-related improvement projects? In this role you will support all aspects of weld engineering at Vermeer from initial product design through manufacturing and even field service. We’re looking for a subject matter expert in welding processes, welding robotics, weldment design, metallurgy, weld failure analysis, and non destructive testing.
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.
What You’ll Do
Work with product design engineering teams on new and existing products to optimize weldment design. This will include, but is not limited to: weld joint design, design for automation, fatigue life analysis, design for manufacturability, weld distortion analysis, and welding related failure analysis.
Identify, test, and recommend manufacturing materials and processes that are new to Vermeer (not limited to welding).
Work with production to reduce waste and improve quality and productivity in welding through optimizing cell layout, implementing lean principles, maximizing equipment utilization, and justifying automation. Identify areas of improved efficiency with right sized automation and act as a resource on proper utilization of automation.
Develop and maintain Vermeer welding standards, welding procedures, welding design guidelines, and welding-related standard work.
Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements on welding Fume control.
Perform and interpret results of various non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
What We’re Looking For
4-year college degree in Welding, Materials Joining, Manufacturing or Metallurgical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years’ related experience.
Or other 2 or 4-year college degree with a minimum of 7 years' related experience.
Certified Welding Inspector, Certified Welding Supervisor, and Certified Welding Engineer with the American Welding Society and/or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge in the areas of welding processes (i.e. GMAW, FCAW, SAW, and SMAW), welding consumables, weld robotics, welding metallurgy, weld distortion, weld fatigue, and failure analysis.
Knowledge of robotic programming, CAD, technical drawing, and schematic reading.
Skill in writing and interpreting welding standards, applying quality acceptance criteria, implementing a weld quality program, and training others on these topics.
Skill in root cause analysis in welded product design and manufacturing.
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.