General Purpose: Drive innovation in new product development and insourcing initiatives by collaborating with brand and design partners, as well as internal manufacturing teams, to engineer high-quality upholstered seating frames, foam, components, and upholstery solutions. Play a key role in bringing concepts to life through creative problem-solving, cross-functional teamwork, and manufacturing-focused design.
Essential Functions:- Design and create 3D models and drawings (Creo/Solidworks) with minimal direction
- Develop and manage new product designs from concept to mass production
- Build and validate prototypes with internal and external partners toward a timely product launch strategy
- Develop Bill of Materials (BOMs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing
- Design for highest level of craftsmanship and quality with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles
- Conduct product testing to ensure compliance with highest quality standards
- Design, engineer and evaluate material usage during development to optimize product costs
- Make modifications to existing CAD drawings to support manufacturing and purchasing maintenance
- Manage all 3D modeling and CAD activities within a project
- Participates within cross functional product development team
Additional Essential Functions: Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives
Skills and Abilities: - Experience designing and engineering plywood and solid wood upholstered chair frames and foam
- Bachelor's degree in applied arts preferred or equivalent education and professional experience
- 5 years of professional engineering experience with leading development projects
- Hands-on experience with frame construction, foam up and upholstery preferred with mature sense of comfort and feel
- Proven design and problem-solving skills with a keen understanding of brand aesthetic
- Proven experience working with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software and tools currently used in the HMI office environment with a basic understanding of the current CAD systems used within the functional area (Creo preferred)
- Exhibits high personal performance standards, the desire and ability to continuously learn and must be results oriented
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional presentation skills
- Must be open to new ideas and technologies
- Exhibits ability to work cooperatively both in a team environment and independently
- Must be able to maintain a positive attitude in addressing concerns
- Must be an assertive, self-starter with the self-confidence and ability to represent MillerKnoll in a professional manner to gain a high level of confidence from internal and external contacts
- Must be willing to take ownership efficiently working to drive tasks to completion
- Coordinate with suppliers and customer regarding technical specifications and product requirements
- Ability to understand the corporation's values, goals and the objectives along with key financial drivers
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation
