MillerKnoll, Inc

Senior Operations Engineer

MillerKnoll, Inc$95K — $115K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
  • 7-10 years of professional engineering experience.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional technical project teams.
  • Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Effective communication skills across various organizational levels.
  • Proficient in engineering-related software and common office applications.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on engineering expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and apply engineering concepts to meet business goals.
  • Review designs for compliance with standards.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and develop engineering criteria.
  • Coach and mentor junior engineering staff.
  • Implement engineering and quality processes.
  • Identify and lead opportunities for product and process improvements.
  • Schedule and coordinate complex engineering projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Engagement in strategic-level decision-making.
  • Flexible work options and reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
Full Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

  • Independently develops and applies engineering theories/concepts to assignments in support of business objectives and will be responsible for providing engineering leadership and expertise.
  • Reviews design and documentation to ensure compliance with design criteria and standards.
  • Conducts feasibility studies, determines manpower and cost estimates and develops engineering criteria.
  • Applies originality, ingenuity, and knowledge of other disciplines in solving complex problems.
  • Emphasis will be placed on team leadership, participation, communication, ability to plan, and ability to achieve results on assigned projects.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Analyzes supply chain cost, value stream capabilities and economic principles, making appropriate recommendations.
  • Applies advanced problem solving skills and executes solutions to complex problems independently.
  • Applies learned engineering skills to work assignments.
  • Coaches and mentors engineering tasks and skills to others.
  • Develops and implements engineering and quality processes.
  • Exercises considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of an assignment.
  • Identifies opportunities and owns improvements to products and processes.
  • Leads, defines and completes complex engineering tasks with minimal oversight of leadership.
  • Manages and accountable for budgets and expenses.
  • Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
  • Presents work output in a clear and concise manner.
  • Schedules and coordinates major segments of complex engineering projects to meet cost and time objectives.
  • Work broadly across the organization at a strategic level applying knowledge of other disciplines in solving complex problems.
  • Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
  • Additional Essential Functions


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.


Education/Experience

  • Education/Experience - Not Parsed

Licenses and Certifications / Skills and Abilities

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
  • 7-10 years of professional experience.
  • Proven experience with leading cross-functional technical project teams.
  • Knowledgeable in Lean principles and application.
  • 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 be able to work well with and develop a partnering relationship with other team members.
  • Knowledgeable in the use of common office automation software, HMI mainframe applications and engineering related software.
  • Must be a skilled problem solver and be able to apply engineering expertise to problem solving.
  • Proven ability 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 which affect project plans.
  • Exhibits an overall business sense and understand how decisions affect the business.
  • Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

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.

About MillerKnoll, Inc

MillerKnoll, Inc., doing business as Herman Miller, is an American company that produces office furniture, equipment, and home furnishings. Its best known designs include the Aeron chair, Noguchi table, Marshmallow sofa, Mirra chair, and the Eames Lounge Chair.
Learn more about MillerKnoll, Inc
Size
7,600 employees
Market Cap
$2.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$11.6 million
Founded
1865
5 Year Trend
+1.7%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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