Manufacturing Engineer

Green Bay, WI - Manufacturing, 1330 Bellevue St, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America

Posted Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions.

By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, formulate and coordinate various long‑ and short‑term engineering projects designed to improve the quality and performance of products and to reduce cost, waste and delays in operation. The selected candidate will work closely with our Pallas Textiles team along with Supply Chain, Automation and Operations teams.

• Plan, coordinate and implement continuous improvements activities to improve key performance indicators (contribution, on‑time, cost of quality, incident rate, net efficiency, safety, ect)
• Design and develop manufacturing processes and equipment to support new or modified products.
• Supervise/assist in the development of non‑standard products.
• Evaluate new and existing processes and equipment for improvements.
• Understand financial performance and its connection to specific activities.
• Plan and coordinate new product introductions and product enhancements to meet project margins, costs and introduction dates.
• Direct internal and external resources to resolve field or quality concerns.
• Serve as the primary engineering contact for assigned product lines, ensuring production meets quality, efficiency, and delivery targets.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Business, Engineering or related field
• Preferred 3 to 5 years of relatable work experience in engineering or manufacturing
• Experience with a BPCS or MRPII manufacturing system
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement principles

• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP):As an employee, you will have stock ownership in the company.
• A 401(k) Plan with Company Match:A retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays:Time off to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Wellness Resources:Access to an on‑site fitness center, fitness reimbursement program, and on‑site nurse.
• Onsite Cafe:Enjoy a full breakfast and lunch menu right at work.
• Employee Product Discounts:Special pricing on company products.
• Educational Reimbursement Program:Support for degree programs and certifications.
• Full Benefits Package:Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.