Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Herman Miller 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 Herman Miller 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.

Engineer (Finance)

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Herman Miller 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 Herman Miller 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.

• 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 oversight of leadership. Follows engineering and quality processes.
• Managing Capital Procurement projects for Manufacturing line updates and installations.
• Seeks and receives mentoring from senior level and engineering leadership.
• Seeks approval of budget owner using appropriate request process. Takes good notes; showing work and assumptions.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

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.

Education/Experience

• 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 of specialty engineering experience, applicable internship/co-op experience, and experience with participating and leading projects.
• Project management experience may be essential for some assignments.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in Lean principles and application.
• Must be able to assess process concepts and to 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 the use of common office automation, communication, software and tools, Miller Knoll 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.
• Database experience including SQL queries knowledge a plus.

Who We Hire?

• Simply put, we hire everyone. Miller Knoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender…