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Quality Engineer Intern

Summer 2025

Posted on 9/10/2024

Vermeer

Vermeer

1,001-5,000 employees

Manufactures industrial and agricultural equipment

Industrial & Manufacturing
Food & Agriculture

Newton, IA, USA

Work is best done onsite at a Vermeer campus.

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Requirements
  • High School diploma required.
  • Current student pursuing a Bachelors’ degree in Industrial Technology or Mechanical/Industrial/Agricultural Engineering.
  • Ability to coordinate projects to meet established deadlines through multiple segments including, but not limited to: service, engineering, welding, assembly and machine shop across business segments.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment.
  • Ability to provide informative and professional assistance when working with customers and co-workers and maintain positive interpersonal relationships which encourage openness.
  • Able to utilize lean principles to drive improvement and acts as a champion of the change.
  • Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of assembly and welding techniques, Just-In-Time manufacturing processes, and statistical process variation.
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical and hydraulic drawings.
  • Ability to examine, analyze, and map current processes. Utilizes current information to creatively develop new processes to continually drive improvement.
Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate the Vermeer characteristics of caring culture, demonstrating agility, customer focused, and stewardship and model the associated behaviors.
  • Helps production and engineering through new product implementation and manufacturing improvement projects. Ensures reliable and consistent output based on standardized processes through project management and implementation.
  • Formulate documentation and sharing of best practices and standard work to improve flow of material and people throughout and across plants.
  • Follow established standardization of methods, processes, and design features. Document current and future state processes to analyze impact across functional areas.

Vermeer Corporation designs and manufactures industrial and agricultural equipment, serving clients in various sectors such as agriculture, construction, and recycling. Their product range includes balers, disc mowers, trenchers, and vacuum excavators, which are essential for professionals needing reliable tools. Vermeer focuses on innovation and customer support, investing in research and development to enhance their offerings and providing extensive after-sales service to ensure equipment efficiency. Unlike many competitors, Vermeer emphasizes community impact and has a strong online presence for parts and accessories sales. The company's goal is to deliver high-quality equipment while supporting the communities where they operate.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pella, Iowa

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Winning the 'Coolest Thing Made in Iowa' contest for its self-propelled baler highlights Vermeer's innovative capabilities and market recognition.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with Right Turn Supply, expand Vermeer's reach and product offerings in the underground industry.
  • The acquisition of a facility at Iowa State University Research Park indicates Vermeer's commitment to R&D and future growth.

What critics are saying

  • Operating in niche markets can limit Vermeer's customer base and make it vulnerable to market fluctuations.
  • Heavy investment in R&D and innovation may not always yield successful products, impacting financial stability.

What makes Vermeer unique

  • Vermeer focuses on niche markets such as agriculture, construction, and surface mining, setting it apart from competitors who may not specialize in these areas.
  • The company's strong emphasis on innovation and R&D ensures a continuous pipeline of new and improved products, giving it a competitive edge.
  • Vermeer's extensive after-sales support and online presence through platforms like Borestore.com and Vermeerstore.com enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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