Manufacturing Engineer - (Mid Level)

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
Under minimal supervision, applies engineering theories and concepts to assignments in support of business objectives and provides engineering leadership and expertise. Conducts feasibility studies, determines manpower and cost estimates, and develops engineering criteria. Performs analyses to develop design options or recommendations for structures, systems, and components. Applies originality, ingenuity, and knowledge of other disciplines in solving complex problems. Emphasis will be placed on team participation, ability to plan, and ability to achieve results on assigned projects.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Actively participates in the development of engineering and quality processes, recommending process improvements.

• Applies learned engineering skills to work assignments.

• Applies problem-solving skills and executes solutions to difficult problems independently.

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

• Defines and completes engineering tasks with minimal oversight of leadership.

• Identifies opportunities for improvements to products and processes.

• Independently develops and applies engineering approaches to projects/assignments.

• Presents work output in a clear and concise manner.

• Excellent planning, project management, and leadership skills

• Provides proposal and planning of projects to the budget owner using an appropriate request process.

• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a good understanding of plant operations

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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program. 4+ years of professional engineering experience with proven competency in achieving results.

• Project management experience may be essential for some assignments; process engineer preferred for some assignments.

• Knowledgeable in Lean principles and application.

• Strong mechanical knowledge and mechanical problem-solving skills

• Knowledgeable in metal processing.  All types of metal forming including manual and automated.  Ability to specify tooling required.

• Blueprint Reading w/ working knowledge of GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing).

• Must be able to assess process concepts and to determine where continuous improvement opportunities exist.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with people at various levels, including production, engineering, and management, and to work well with and develop a partnering relationship with other team members.

• Knowledgeable in the use of common office automation, communication, software, and tools, MillerKnoll mainframe applications, and engineering-related software.

• Must be a skilled problem solver and be able to apply engineering expertise to problem-solving.

• Must be able to assess priorities and determine course of action with minimal day-to-day supervision and be able to anticipate, recognize, and respond effectively to changes that affect project plans.

• Must have an overall business sense and understand how decisions impact business results.

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.

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