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.

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, visitKnoll.com/Community.

POSITION PROFILE
The Manufacturing Engineer will support the introduction of CNC processing at the Grand Rapids, Michigan site. We are purchasing a new CNC router that will be used to manufacture aluminum frame components for our new product, Rockwell Unscripted, wall sections. The ME will also be responsible to support existing processes in the Grand Rapids site such as metal cutting, stamping, and other processes used to manufacture existing Dividends and Antenna product.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Be capable of creating and editing CNC programs for CNC equipment using CADCAM software.

• Provide floor support to troubleshoot process problems

• Develop, revise and document manufacturing processes to meet cost, quality, scrap, labor and safety goals

• Collect and analyze process data by coordinating efforts of production and quality for effective problem solving

• Provide project planning and coordination among support groups for successful introduction of improved production capital and tooling and line moves associated with lean initiatives

• Plan and troubleshoot new line startups, consistently meet project milestones

• Assures the highest quality, least costly manufacturing processes

• Support of existing production with regard to day to day production is required

• This position also requires working closely with product development both onsite and offsite to help design products for manufacturing. This collaboration with product development occurs throughout the design cycle, from the early ideation phase to actual implementation. Also required will be piece part costing to be completed at different project stages, from conceptual to final piece part quotes. Detailed expense tracking is also required

• Assures that Lean Manufacturing principles are expanded and adhered to throughout Knoll GR. Assures utilization of appropriate documentation and visual aids (standardized work, combination tables, kanban tickets, heijunka tags, etc.).

• Assists in program launches. Coordinates with Product Development, Quality, Safety, and Production to assure process capability, generic equipment design, and optimum work balancing ensured prior to program launches.

• Assures the Integrity of manufacturing processes is maintained and improved after program launch by developing process checks/controls, and a method to trigger a response when the checks/controls indicate a deviation from established parameters

• Participates as a member of the GR Engineering Team

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:

• Possess experience in specifying capital equipment and contracting fixture designs and builds

• Possess experience in tool selection and process optimization (cycle time reduction, tool life improvements)

• Will have 5-10 years of experience with CNC machining, preferably aluminum extrusions

• Will have demonstrated project management skills

• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

B.S. Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

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.
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.

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.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.