Manufacturing Engineer

Why join us?

Knoll uses modern design to connect people to their work, their lives, their world. Since 1938, we have been recognized internationally for creating workplace and residential furnishings that inspire, evolve, and endure.

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Lead the identification, prioritization, and implementation of continuous improvement projects in our Metal Powder Coat Finishing and Assembly area. Develop sustainable improvements through engagement of the team utilizing servant leadership, technical knowledge, and continuous improvement tools to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiatives. Utilize lean concepts including standardized work, problem solving methodologies, material handling and planning, and kaizen activities. Implement engineering change notices and work closely with quality and product development to implement customer requests, new product launches. Manage capital projects to resource new product lines, equipment needs and facilitate SQDC improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Applies basic supply chain cost, value stream capabilities and economic principles

• Applies learned engineering skills to work assignments

• Applies problem solving skills and executes solutions to problems independently

• Coaches basic engineering tasks to others

• Completes engineering tasks within oversight of leadership

• Follows engineering and quality processes

• Managing Capital Procurement projects for Manufacturing line updates and installations

• Seeks and receives mentoring from senior level and engineering leadership

• Seeks approval of budget owner using appropriate request process

• Documents activities and progress; showing work and assumptions

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Apply lean manufacturing strategies and principles to work cells and processes

• Conduct quality reviews of defect anomalies, process failures, and customer claims

• Document design changes to ensure all parts and drawings meat BOM requirements

• Initiate and implement process related improvements to the production lines

• Support financial targets and cost reduction initiatives during new product planning, launch, and post-launch phases

• Lead powder coat paint line process improvements and changes to ensure safety, product quality, and reduce cost of materials and manufacturing

• Provide technical and advisory support to Manufacturing, Quality, Product and People Development and Production Operations

• Participate in Design for Manufacturability processes for new and existing products

• Work with product development, quality, and manufacturing to implement engineering change notices

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Years Of Experience: 2 to 5 years' experience preferred

• Level of Education: 2- or 4-year technical degree - Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Engineer Degree or equivalent

• Sound understanding of and a minimum of 3 years of experience utilizing Lean and Continuous Improvement techniques and methodologies in the areas of Standardized Work, Kaizen, Problem-Solving, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Process Flow, TPM, Jidoka, SMED, etc.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, powder coat paint, metal materials, semi-automated and automated equipment will be a plus

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and translate collected information into actionable solutions

• Computer skills - advance skill in MS Office including MS Excel, Words, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint. Ability to utilize drawing and fabrication software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent a plus

• Ability to build business cases for capital expenditure and manage equipment spec and installation projects

• Ability to manage, prioritize and balance multiple projects

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. Knoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.