Why join us?

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 HermanMiller 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 HermanMiller to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under immediate supervision, applies standard engineering principles, concepts, theories, and techniques to routine assignments in support of business objectives and will be responsible for providing fundamental engineering leadership and expertise. May conduct feasibility studies, determine manpower and cost estimates and develop engineering criteria. Performs primary analyses to develop design options or recommendations for structures, systems and components. May apply originality, ingenuity and knowledge of other disciplines in solving basic technical issues. Emphasis will be placed on team participation, ability to plan, and ability to achieve results on assigned projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Applies basic supply chain cost, value stream capabilities, and economic principles.
• Applies learned engineering skills to work assignments.
• Applies problem-solving skills and executes solutions to problems independently.
• Coaches basic engineering tasks to others.
• Completes engineering tasks within the oversight of leadership.
• Follows engineering and quality processes.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Seeks and receives mentoring from senior-level and engineering leadership.
• Seek approval from the budget owner using the appropriate request process.
• Takes good notes, showing work and assumptions.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Additional Essential Functions

• Collaborate with industrial designers to understand and implement the design vision and objectives of products. Investigate and consider multiple solution alternatives for problems and concepts.
• Present solutions by evaluating the alternatives and tradeoffs, refining the feasible alternatives and eliminating the weaker options.
• Collaborate and communicate with project team members, other engineers, external experts and industrial designers to share ideas and offer suggestions.
• Investigate new or existing suppliers, materials and manufacturing processes that could provide solutions.
• Complete sketches, models, detailed engineering analysis' and studies that support the development of new parts and products; specific tools include FEA , tolerance stacks, FBD's, kinematics, hand calculations, logic flow charts, state diagrams.
• Develop and specify appropriate prototype fabrication processes and materials; coordinate the build of prototype products and the fabrication of prototype parts.
• Evaluate and test concept models and prototypes against the project objectives, criteria, and requirements.
• Identify potential problems with new products and concepts and develop good corrective actions by following a rigorous problem-solving process.
• Solicit cost estimates for prototype and production parts.
• Communicate clear, concise, accurate, and detailed engineering documentation (ECOs, deviations, test requests, work orders, model shop requests, drawings, instructions, e-mails, etc.).
• Research, investigate, and understand product criteria, functions, requirements, and cost targets (customer criteria, performance requirements, build objectives, manufacturability, assembly, quality, craftsmanship, service, and installation).
• Work directly with Performance Engineering to develop Performance Requirements and test plans; request or perform physical testing on parts and products, then evaluate test results.
• Create, maintain, and release accurate 3D CAD models, drawings, service parts, instruction sheets, Gerber files, schematics, ECOs, BOMs, and material specifications for prototype and production products.
• Support the development of planning guides, CSI, tech specs, product labeling and marketing materials.
• Support the completion of PPAP and ensure parts are appropriately released for production following HMI procedures.
• Work directly with manufacturing engineering, supply management, operations, and suppliers to refine product designs to optimize tooling and equipment; manufacturing processes, assembly and reliability; assist with evaluating potential part suppliers and tooling suppliers.
• Work directly with Quality Engineering, Dimensional Engineers, and suppliers to refine product designs to achieve quality and craftsmanship objectives.
• Support operations and suppliers with problem identification, problem-solving, and operator training during pilot build and launch activities.
• Manage individual task work to meet project team objectives for budget and timing.
• Regularly review part and product designs with development team members, managers, designers, and suppliers to solicit their feedback and suggestions for improvements.
• Maintain engineering notes, models, records, calculations and analysis' that demonstrate the progression of the product designs and review with lead engineers.
• Complete patent disclosures and Right to Use (RTU) with the manufacturer's legal staff.
• Support new patent applications with HMI legal staff when appropriate.
• Support other project team members and project activities that require input and task work from the product development engineer: project schedules, project budgets, CMF development, prototype builds, PR's, testing, supplier communications.

Skills and Abilities

• Engineering/Technical degree from and accredited program or 2-year technical degree in related field with 5 years of applicable engineering experience.
• 2-4 years of professional engineering experience or 0-3 years or specialty engineering experience, applicable internship/co-op experience, and experience with participating and leading projects.
• Project management experience may be essential for some assignments.
• Knowledgeable in Lean principles and application.
• Must be able to assess process concepts and 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 using common office automation, communication, software, and tools, Herman Miller mainframe applications, and engineering-related software.
• Must be a skilled problem solver and be able to apply engineering expertise to problem-solving.
• Must be able 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.
• Must have an overall business sense and understand how decisions impact business results.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Additional Skills and Abilities

1-4 years of professional level experience in new product development or continuous improvement of current products.

Demonstrated proficiency in Pro-E modeling or other equivalent 3D CAD software.

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 qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. HermanMiller 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.