• Coordinate relationship with appropriate groups for special model approval process, print and issues and shop floor readiness to ensure delivery processes align with fabrication capabilities
• Work with engineering, prebuilding and completing PPAPs for special units, modified units, and new / revised product introductions
• May be required to identify and trouble-shoot gaps in internal and vendor quality
• Review and respond to daily email of Specials, tentative reports, service requests
• Initiate, drive and support special projects
• The quality aspects of this position may be to coordinate and support the introduction of special models, maintain gage calibration system and quality certifications and/or lead site visits as necessary.
• Participates in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization.
• Work with appropriate teams to coordinate APQP methodologies, inspections, and verification activities
• Maintain product verification data and screens, for standard product and specials
• Act as customer voice
• Help determine root cause of problems when defects are found. Support implementation and coordination of quality alerts and control plans
• Participate in out of box and in-line quality inspections
• Conduct capability studies where identified
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Additional tasks may be assigned as needed

• A minimum of two years in a quality environment strongly preferred
• A minimum of an Associates Degree 3 yrs of prior experience or a minimum of five years of manufacturing experience preferably in a Fabric or Furniture setting.
• Basic computer skills: includes (but not limited to): Outlook, Excel, Oracle, Word, PowerPoint
• Track and carry projects from start to completion
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to understand the needs of internal and external customers, the business and the competitive landscape
• Effective communication skills to connect with LFO network and external customers
• Effectively utilize problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with changing priorities and meeting deadlines with quality output
• Effective team player, willing to take initiative and drive issues to resolution when partnering with internal and external teams.

HNI Corporation(NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. Theworkplace furnishings segmentis a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. Theresidential building products segmentis the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.

As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation was recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020, 2021, and #6 in 2022 as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are not just core beliefs at HNI - they are operational imperatives. We value each other's differences in experiences and ideas to solve problems and better serve our customers.Take a look at our DEI goals here:

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