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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. We are part of MillerKnoll, the engine powering the world's most dynamic design brands. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands - Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully - reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit Knoll.com/Community.
POSITION PROFILE

• Lead the identification, prioritization, and implementation of continuous improvement projects in our seating manufacturing assembly area.

• Develop sustainable improvements through engagement of the team utilizing servant leadership, technical knowledge, and continuous improvement tools to improve quality, productivity, and safety.

• 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 and new product lines.

• Develop lean manufacturing strategies and deploy into the work cells including but not limited to Standardized Work, Kaizen, Problem-Solving, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Process Flow, Heijunka, Jidoka, Total Productive Maintenance, etc.

• Conduct quality reviews of scrap parts, process failures, and customer claims

• Document design changes and ensure all parts and drawings are released and maintained according to the Bill of Materials

• Initiate and implement process related improvements on production line

• Support program financial targets and cost reduction initiatives by providing Manufacturing Engineering support during product launch and post-launch phases

• Responsible for leading the implementation of process improvements and changes that ensure safety, improve product quality and reduce cost

• Provide technical and advisory support for Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development and develop processes to maximize production throughput

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

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

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineer Degree or equivalent

• Knowledge of assembly processes, semi-automated and automated cells will be a plus

• Advance skill in MS Office including: MS Excel, Words, Outlook, Projects and PowerPoint

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

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

• Ability to manage, prioritize and balance multiple projects

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.