Summer 2027
Quality Engineer Intern
Summer 2027
Vermeer
1,001-5,000 employees
Manufactures and supports industrial, agricultural equipment
No salary listed
Pella, IA, USA
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Bachelor's
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- A high school diploma is required.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Awareness of quality tools and techniques, including Advanced Product Quality Planning, Core Tools, Statistical Process Control methods, and Process Capability Index.
- Exposure to statistical software such as Minitab or similar.
- Awareness of lean manufacturing principles and Lean Sigma or Six Sigma methodology, including Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control.
- Experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Ability to work in a team environment, operate assembly and measurement tools and devices, and read prints and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
- Review and analyze internal and external quality performance for whole goods, upstream production, plant quality, and/or supplier quality, and communicate trends and findings to manufacturing leadership.
- Support Root Cause and Corrective Action and problem-solving activities for assigned issues, and help implement solutions to reduce quality issues and defects.
- Assist in executing and auditing control plans and manufacturing processes for compliance and effectiveness, and partner with manufacturing engineering to implement mistake-proofing and process improvements.
- Collaborate with suppliers to problem-solve and verify quality improvements.
- Participate in process capability studies and continuous improvement activities with process engineering, including Statistical Process Control methods such as Process Capability Index and control charts using statistical software such as Minitab or similar.
- Support critical Quality Management System processes and participate in quality improvement projects and teams.
- Exposure to Failure Modes and Effects Analysis and Eight Disciplines problem solving.
Vermeer designs, makes, and supports industrial and agricultural equipment for professionals. Its product lineup includes trenchers, balers, disc mowers, brush chippers, vacuum excavators, and other specialized machines used in farming, construction, landscaping, and recycling. The company sells equipment and also parts, service, and support through its global network and online stores like Borestore.com and Vermeerstore.com. Its goal is to provide reliable, durable machinery and strong after-sales service to help professionals complete demanding outdoor work.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$270K
Headquarters
Pella, Iowa
Founded
1948
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Bondurant construction starts mid-2026 and targets 300-plus jobs by mid-2027.
- July 2026 launched MT500, MTR726, and D24 upgrades, supporting industrial demand.
- Interlune expanded July 30, 2026, positioning Vermeer for NASA-adjacent lunar contracts.
What critics are saying
- Tariffs cost Vermeer about $2.5 million monthly, pressuring margins immediately.
- Agricultural demand is flat; prolonged farm weakness hurts 2026-2027 equipment orders.
- Moon projects stay tiny; if core industrial growth stalls, narrative risk becomes existential.
What makes Vermeer unique
- Vermeer owns premium trenchless and site-prep niches with dealer-backed service.
- Its Bondurant facility targets vertical integration for industrial parts and aftermarket support.
- Interlune partnership extends Vermeer engineering into lunar construction, a rare credibility signal.
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↑ 5%Healthcare principal gifts monthly report: July 2026. GOBEL September 4, 2026 Replacing the Daily Digest, GOBEL identified all publicly announced healthcare gifts in the $1M-$9.9M range. Below find a list of principal gifts that were announced in July 2026. Did Gobel Group miss a healthcare gift at your organization or somewhere else? Submit your gift here. $1M-$9.9M healthcare gifts in July 2026: * Nemours Children's Health received a $1M gift from the Harvey & Carol Massey Foundation, announced July 1. The gift supports the Applied Behavior Analysis program at Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida, strengthening supportive employment, swim therapy, caregiver training, and behavior analysis services for children with autism. * Barwon Health received a $3M AUD gift from the Anthony Costa Foundation, announced July 3 at the Barwon Health Foundation Gala Ball in Geelong, Australia. The gift establishes the health system's first Hybrid Operating Theatre at University Hospital Geelong. * University of Mississippi Medical Center received a $5M gift from Jim Kennedy, chairman emeritus of Cox Enterprises, announced July 6. The gift supports the It's About Time campaign to build a new home for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute. * Ronald McDonald House Westside LA received a $1M gift from the Rafael and Sharyl Mendez Family Foundation, announced July 9. The gift supports the creation of a Ronald McDonald House in Westwood Village, which will serve families of children treated at UCLA Children's Hospital, Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's, and other Westside medical facilities. * Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics received a $1M gift from the Vermeer Charitable Foundation, announced July 10. The gift supports the Bridging the Gap campaign to build the South Central Iowa Radiation Center, a joint radiation therapy and PET/CT facility for the two hospitals. * Mount Sinai received a $5M gift from Judith and Stewart Colton, announced July 21. The gift establishes the Colton Center for Autoimmunity within the Marc and Jennifer Lipschultz Precision Immunology Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine, advancing earlier detection and precision treatment for autoimmune diseases. * University of Cincinnati's Osher Center for Integrative Health received a $2.1M gift from the Bernard Osher Foundation, announced July 23. The gift supports the center's endowment and the new UC Osher Wellness Suite and John & Carrie Hayden Community Learning Kitchen within the UC Blood Cancer Healing Center. * CHI St. Vincent received a $1M gift from Grace and John Steuri, announced July 23. The gift benefits the structural heart program at the upcoming Anthony Center for Advanced Cardiac Care in Little Rock, Arkansas. * Anthony Regional Hospital received a $2M grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, announced July 23. The gift funds a permanent PET/CT scanner suite in Carroll, Iowa, replacing the hospital's mobile unit and expanding access to cancer diagnostics for west-central Iowa. * Tampa General Hospital Foundation received a $5M gift from Frank and Carol Morsani, announced July 24. The gift is the first major philanthropic investment in TGH Brooksville since it joined Tampa General's academic health system in 2023 and will enhance emergency services there. * Jupiter Medical Center received a $3M gift from Katherine L. Pinard, announced July 30. The gift names the Katherine L. Pinard Clinical Simulation Center, supporting hands-on clinical training within the hospital's new Patient Care Tower. * Peace Arch Hospital received a $5M CAD gift from Linda Wei and Bruce Buchanan, announced July 30. The gift supports the Every Second Counts campaign to modernize the hospital's ICU and Cardiac Monitoring Unit in White Rock, British Columbia. * Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation received a $2M CAD gift from the Jeremiah F. Coughlan Foundation, announced July 30. The gift funded Lakeridge Health's first orthopedic robot, the Stryker 4.0 platform, making Ajax Pickering Hospital the site of Canada's first joint replacement performed with the technology. * South Muskoka Hospital Foundation received an $8M CAD legacy gift from Robert George West, announced July 31. The gift, the largest in the foundation's history, supports Raise Muskoka, the campaign to build one integrated healthcare system and two new hospitals in the region. GOBEL will release the 2025 Review of Transformational Giving soon. Sign up here to receive an advanced copy of the report. GOBEL partners exclusively with hospitals and health systems to help strengthen and scale their philanthropy programs, from grateful patient fundraising and gift officer coaching to campaign planning, leadership engagement, and data-driven strategy. If your team is exploring ways to strengthen your fundraising program, Gobel Group would welcome the opportunity to connect, schedule a time with GOBEL. Recent comments. No comments to show. * Previous PostTransformational Gift Tracker: August 2026 * Next PostTurning Donor Data Into Donor Relationships: What Healthcare Fundraisers Get Wrong
Interlune recreates 15,000 years of lunar solar-wind exposure in four hours. Key points * Interlune implanted helium ions into lunar-regolith simulant for four hours, modeling an estimated 15,000 years of solar-wind exposure. [[1]] * The company says its heating test released the implanted helium at temperatures comparable to those measured in Apollo samples. [[1]] [[2]] * Interlune has announced $18 million in seed funding and a $6.9 million NASA contract for lunar-resource technology. [[3]] [[4]] * Helium-3 occurs in lunar soil at parts-per-billion concentrations, leaving excavation, energy, separation and transportation as unresolved constraints. [[2]] [[5]] Interlune, a Seattle startup founded by former Blue Origin executives and Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt, has used an ion accelerator to reproduce an estimated 15,000 years of solar-wind exposure in lunar-soil simulant in four hours. [[1]] [[3]] The experiment addresses a practical testing problem: most lunar simulants reproduce the Moon's mechanical and geological characteristics but do not contain the solar-wind gases that Interlune hopes to extract. [[1]] A faster way to make lunar soil behave like lunar soil. The Moon has no global magnetic field or substantial atmosphere to block the solar wind. Over geological time, charged particles from the Sun have implanted helium and other volatile elements into lunar regolith, the loose layer of dust and fragmented rock at the surface. Meteorite impacts have subsequently mixed some of that material into the near-surface soil. [[1]] [[2]] Helium-3 is present only in trace amounts. A NASA-indexed study of lunar-mining concepts cites Apollo 11 measurements averaging 11.8 parts per billion, with values from 9.22 to 17.9 parts per billion in one analyzed soil sample. It also notes that helium is concentrated near grain surfaces and is preferentially retained by some titanium-rich minerals. [[2]] Those concentrations make terrestrial testing difficult. NASA's Apollo collection contains a limited amount of pristine lunar material, while conventional simulants lack the implanted gases. Interlune's team, led by planetary scientist Elizabeth Frank, instead used a vacuum chamber to accelerate ionized helium into a regolith simulant. [[1]] The company then heated the treated material and measured the gases released through pyrolysis. Ars Technica reported that the helium emerged at temperatures comparable to those observed when Apollo samples were heated. That result supports the simulant's usefulness for one aspect of ground testing; it does not show that the material reproduces every chemical or physical property of lunar soil. [[1]] The test helps with hardware, not economics. Interlune plans to use the treated simulant to evaluate machinery for excavating, heating and processing lunar regolith, and says it may offer the material to other lunar-resource companies. [[1]] The company has also worked with Iowa-based manufacturer Vermeer on a full-scale excavator prototype designed to handle about 100 metric tons of regolith per hour. [[6]] That target illustrates the scale of the resource problem. At parts-per-billion concentrations, a system would have to move and heat enormous quantities of soil to recover a relatively small amount of helium-3. A prior feasibility study estimated that an end-to-end lunar-mining mission could require processing hundreds of tons of regolith per second under optimistic assumptions for returning helium-3 to Earth. [[5]] The relevant engineering questions extend beyond digging. A lunar system would need to sort and heat abrasive soil, separate helium-3 from helium-4 and other gases, supply power through difficult surface conditions, and either use the product in space or transport it to Earth. Interlune has not publicly disclosed a complete energy balance or cost model for a commercial lunar operation. The four-hour experiment does not answer those questions. NASA is funding a technology demonstration. NASA awarded Interlune a firm-fixed-price contract worth $6.9 million in May 2026 for lunar-resource development. NASA said the work will address extraction of resources including hydrogen and helium-3 from regolith and could provide data on solar-wind volatile concentrations and lunar mineralogy. [[4]] The contract is a technology-development award, not a finding that lunar helium-3 extraction is commercially proven. GeekWire reported that the 18-month project is expected to develop and test an extraction system on Earth before a planned lunar mission. The payload is expected to include equipment for scooping, sorting, heating and analyzing lunar material. [[7]] Interlune announced $18 million in seed funding in March 2024 from investors including Seven Seven Six, Aurelia Foundry Fund, Gaingels, Liquid 2 Ventures and Shasta Ventures. [[3]] The company has also disclosed commercial interest in future helium-3 supply. Space.com reported that cryogenic-equipment maker Bluefors signed an agreement to purchase up to 10,000 liters annually, but that agreement concerns prospective supply; Interlune has not yet produced lunar helium-3. [[8]] Fusion is a distant rationale for the resource. Helium-3 is often associated with aneutronic fusion because the deuterium-helium-3 reaction can produce a larger share of its energy in charged particles than the deuterium-tritium reaction. But the Department of Energy says deuterium-helium-3 fusion requires higher ion temperatures than deuterium-tritium fusion, which remains the leading fuel cycle under consideration for fusion power. [[9]] That leaves Interlune's nearer-term commercial case dependent on existing uses for scarce helium-3, including cryogenic cooling, neutron detection and medical research. Those markets are real, but the company still must demonstrate that lunar material can be located, excavated, processed and delivered at a cost customers will accept. [[1]] [[8]] The new experiment narrows one uncertainty: whether accelerated helium implantation can produce a simulant whose release behavior resembles Apollo material. It is evidence for a testing method, not independent validation of a lunar mine. The decisive evidence would come from measurements at a lunar site and an end-to-end demonstration of the extraction system. At the intersection of AI, tech, and markets. 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The Greenville Tech Foundation's Champions for Student Success event to invest in students and workforce development. August 27, 2026 The Greenville Tech Foundation will host its annual signature fundraising event, Champions for Student Success, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Greenville Technical College's newly opened Center for Welding & Automation Excellence on the Brashier Campus. This year's theme, "Forging Futures," reflects the difference made when students have access to education, hands-on training, and a community of supporters invested in their success. Funds raised through Champions for Student Success provide critical resources that help Greenville Technical College students overcome barriers, complete their education, and prepare for successful careers. Through its mission, the Greenville Tech Foundation works to expand access to education, ignite personal transformation, and contribute to the economic vitality of its region. The Foundation supports students through scholarships, emergency assistance, and student success initiatives that help them achieve their goals and build meaningful careers. The event recognizes the businesses, organizations, and individuals whose generosity helps students stay on track, complete their education, and contribute to the future of the Upstate. In 2026, the Greenville Tech Foundation recognized Fluor Corporation and Vermeer Corporation as Champions for Student Success honorees for their outstanding commitment to Greenville Technical College students, workforce development, and the Upstate community. Their support of the Center for Welding & Automation Excellence is helping provide students with hands-on training and the technical skills needed to succeed in high-demand careers. Fluor Corporation has been a committed partner and investor in Greenville Technical College and the Greenville Tech Foundation for decades. The company's relationship with Greenville Tech represents a long-term investment in education, workforce development, and the future of the Upstate. Through its Golf for Greenville charity tournament, Fluor recently supported the naming of the Main Welding Lab at Greenville Technical College's new Center for Welding & Automation Excellence, an advanced training hub featuring 80 welding booths that provides students with hands-on experience for careers in skilled trades and advanced manufacturing. Fluor and its employees have provided more than $1 million in support to Greenville Technical College and the Greenville Tech Foundation, including investments in the ASPIRE Scholars Initiative, Student Emergency Needs Fund, and the Fluor Military Support Endowed Scholarship for veterans transitioning to civilian careers. Through its continued commitment to students, education, and the Upstate workforce, Fluor exemplifies what it means to be a Champion for Student Success. Vermeer Corporation has been a dedicated supporter of Greenville Technical College and the Greenville Tech Foundation, investing in students and workforce development throughout the Upstate. Founded in 1948, Vermeer has grown from a small manufacturing operation into a global company recognized for innovation and commitment to its communities. Since expanding its presence in the Greenville area through Vermeer MV Solutions, the company has invested more than $305,000 in Greenville Technical College and the Greenville Tech Foundation. In 2024, Vermeer provided significant support for the MIG Welding Lab at the Center for Welding & Automation Excellence, creating a hands-on training environment where students develop the skills needed for careers in advanced manufacturing and skilled trades. "Champions for Student Success is about ensuring that every student has the support they need to overcome obstacles, complete their education, and prepare for a successful career," said Gina Blohm, executive director of the Greenville Tech Foundation. "The funds raised through this event provide critical resources that help turn opportunity into achievement for Greenville Technical College students. We are proud to honor Vermeer and Fluor for their extraordinary commitment to student success, workforce development, and the future of our region." The event begins with a networking reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by a program recognizing the 2026 honorees. More than 200 community and business leaders are expected to attend. Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations and individuals interested in supporting student success and workforce development. For more information about Champions for Student Success, visit greenvilletechfoundation.org/events(opens in new tab).
Vermeer becomes Gold Sponsor of International No-Dig Auckland. Reading Time: 3 mins read Vermeer has been confirmed as a Gold Sponsor of International No-Dig Auckland, strengthening the global HDD leader's commitment to supporting the trenchless industry across Australia and New Zealand. Taking place on 28-29 October 2026 at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), International No-Dig Auckland will bring together trenchless technology professionals from across the region and around the world to explore the latest developments, challenges and opportunities shaping the industry. Vermeer has a longstanding presence in the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) sector and will join industry leaders, contractors, asset owners, utilities, councils, engineers and technology providers at the event. "Vermeer has been a longstanding global leader within the HDD industry. It is important that we continue to support the industry while helping educate end users and stakeholders on how to overcome the many challenges they face every day," Vermeer Sales and Operations Manager Greg Clayton said. Prime Creative Media Head of Marketing - Events Molly Hancock said Vermeer's involvement is a strong endorsement of the event and its role in bringing the trenchless community together. "Vermeer has been part of the global HDD conversation for decades, so having the team join us as a Gold Sponsor is a fantastic reflection of the value they see in bringing the industry together in Auckland," Hancock said. "International No-Dig Auckland is designed to create genuine opportunities for people across the industry to share knowledge, explore new technology and have the conversations that can help shape the future of trenchless infrastructure." Vermeer sees International No-Dig Auckland as an important opportunity to connect with customers and industry professionals across the region, while recognising the achievements of the trenchless sector. "As this is both an important international and regional event in Australia and New Zealand, it provides an excellent opportunity to support our customers while celebrating the achievements and success of the industry together," Clayton said. For Vermeer, the value of the event extends beyond business connections, providing an opportunity for open conversations about the issues facing the industry and potential solutions. "We enjoy connecting with existing customers and industry specialists while also catching up with contacts we haven't seen in a while. It gives us the opportunity to discuss the challenges facing our industry and collaborate on solutions, particularly around key issues such as skilled labour challenges," he said. Hancock said these conversations are particularly important as the sector navigates a period of continued growth and change. "The trenchless sector is evolving quickly, and the challenges facing contractors and asset owners are becoming increasingly complex. Events like International No-Dig Auckland give the industry a chance to step back from the day-to-day and work together on the issues that affect everyone," Hancock said. With the trenchless industry continuing to evolve, face-to-face collaboration remains an important part of sharing knowledge and driving progress. "The trenchless industry is experiencing strong growth globally. It is important for industry participants to come together to discuss new methods, technological advancements, and best practices. By working collaboratively, we can help drive innovation and ensure the industry continues to develop and grow positively into the future," Clayton said. International No-Dig Auckland will provide a dedicated platform for these conversations, with a two-day exhibition and conference program covering the latest trenchless technologies, techniques and industry insights. The event will also mark a significant milestone for the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT), celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026. "With Vermeer on board, alongside our growing network of sponsors and exhibitors, we're looking forward to creating an event that genuinely reflects the strength of the trenchless industry across the region," Hancock said. With Vermeer joining as a Gold Sponsor, International No-Dig Auckland continues to bring together leading organisations committed to advancing the trenchless industry and supporting the people delivering critical underground infrastructure. International No-Dig Auckland will take place on 28-29 October 2026 at NZICC, Auckland. Tickets are available here.
Vermeer joins industry leaders as Gold Sponsor of International No-Dig Auckland. Reading Time: 5 mins read Vermeer has been confirmed as a Gold Sponsor of International No-Dig Auckland, strengthening the global HDD leader's commitment to supporting the trenchless industry across Australia and New Zealand. Taking place on October 28 to 29, 2026 at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), International No-Dig Auckland will bring together trenchless technology professionals from across the region and around the world to explore the latest developments, challenges and opportunities shaping the industry. Vermeer has a long-standing presence in the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) sector and will join industry leaders, contractors, asset owners, utilities, councils, engineers and technology providers at the event. "Vermeer has been a long-standing global leader within the HDD industry. It is important that we continue to support the industry while helping educate end users and stakeholders on how to overcome the many challenges they face every day," Vermeer Sales and Operations Manager Greg Clayton said. Prime Creative Media Head of Marketing - Events Molly Hancock said Vermeer's involvement is a strong endorsement of the event and its role in bringing the trenchless community together. "Vermeer has been part of the global HDD conversation for decades, so having the team join us as a Gold Sponsor is a fantastic reflection of the value they see in bringing the industry together in Auckland," Hancock said. "International No-Dig Auckland is designed to create genuine opportunities for people across the industry to share knowledge, explore new technology and have the conversations that can help shape the future of trenchless infrastructure." Vermeer sees International No-Dig Auckland as an important opportunity to connect with customers and industry professionals across the region, while recognising the achievements of the trenchless sector. "As this is both an important international and regional event in Australia & New Zealand, it provides an excellent opportunity to support our customers while celebrating the achievements and success of the industry together," Clayton said. For Vermeer, the value of the event extends beyond business connections, providing an opportunity for open conversations about the issues facing the industry and potential solutions. "We enjoy connecting with existing customers and industry specialists while also catching up with contacts we haven't seen in a while. It gives us the opportunity to discuss the challenges facing our industry and collaborate on solutions, particularly around key issues such as skilled labour challenges," he said. Hancock said these conversations are particularly important as the sector navigates a period of continued growth and change. "The trenchless sector is evolving quickly, and the challenges facing contractors and asset owners are becoming increasingly complex. Events like International No-Dig Auckland give the industry a chance to step back from the day-to-day and work together on the issues that affect everyone," Hancock said. With the trenchless industry continuing to evolve, face-to-face collaboration remains an important part of sharing knowledge and driving progress. "The trenchless industry is experiencing strong growth globally. It is important for industry participants to come together to discuss new methods, technological advancements, and best practices. By working collaboratively, we can help drive innovation and ensure the industry continues to develop and grow positively into the future," Clayton said. International No-Dig Auckland will provide a dedicated platform for these conversations, with a two-day exhibition and conference program covering the latest trenchless technologies, techniques and industry insights. The event will also mark a significant milestone for the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT), celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026. "With Vermeer on board, alongside our growing network of sponsors and exhibitors, we're looking forward to creating an event that genuinely reflects the strength of the trenchless industry across the region," Hancock said. With Vermeer joining as a Gold Sponsor, International No-Dig Auckland continues to bring together leading organisations committed to advancing the trenchless industry and supporting the people delivering critical underground infrastructure. International No-Dig Auckland will take place on October 28 to 29, 2026 at NZICC, Auckland. Tickets are available here.