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 The Senior Functional Testing Project Engineer applies broad, in-depth knowledge of customer needs and industry requirements to manage the design, acquisition, commissioning, maintenance, and debugging of highly complex functional test equipment in manufacturing for Vermeer products. This role works with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and Quality to develop functional tests and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures for new products and existing products. This position directs test engineering projects and teams as assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Lead by exhibiting the Vermeer characteristics of caring culture, demonstrating agility, customer focused and stewardship while modeling the associated behaviors. Supervise, organize, mentor and coach assigned team members in performance of their duties while influencing others to carry the Vermeer culture forward. Establish and monitor individual and team goals which are aligned with the organization’s strategies and objectives to drive key business results. Use expertise to ensure department is serving its internal and external customers and meeting defined expectations. 2. Identify customer needs and translating these into detailed functional test requirements. Lead the definition, analysis and allocation of requirements across the various engineering areas, along with developing machine-level testing approaches and procedures. 3. Ensure the successful execution of highly complex test solution projects for Vermeer products from inception, through deployment, as well as long-term support. 4. Manage project scope (requirements and change requests) ensuring it meets agreed-to commitments. 5. Ensure test equipment is qualified for use and added to calibration and preventative maintenance schedules. Troubleshoot and repair equipment. 6. Develop and maintain prioritized task and project lists for direct reports. 7. Educate and train team members and support staff on test equipment. Education and/or Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field. - Minimum 8 years' previous job experience and/or training. - Minimum 2 years' experience leading a team. Other Skills and Abilities - Demonstration of good project management skills including good verbal and written communication skills. - Deep knowledge of test equipment engineering fundamentals, including hydraulic systems, electrical systems, design, and manufacturing processes. - Design functional test equipment that will collect data on manufactured assemblies to allow statistical analysis and information on quality issues to be fed back to for root-cause correction. - Ability to work effectively with all internal and external personnel to manage, design, build, sell, service and operate machines. - Ability to provide informative and professional assistance when working with co-workers and maintain positive interpersonal relationships which encourage openness. - Ability to provide accurate, professional, and error-free documents in a timely manner. - Ability to effectively manage projects and teams (internal or third party) to complete projects on time and within budget. Travel Up to 25% domestic and/or international travel by car or plane may be required. 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.