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MillerKnoll · 2 weeks ago

GSO Operations/Manufacturing Engineer

MI - Holland

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

MillerKnoll is a company dedicated to design for the good of humankind, striving to redefine modern design for the 21st century. They are seeking a GSO Operations/Manufacturing Engineer responsible for developing, evaluating, and improving assembly processes, while supporting company objectives for Safety, Quality, Cost, and Reliability.

Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, evaluating, and improving assembly processes by applying knowledge of product design, assembly methods, fixturing, automation and tooling designs

Work with internal teams and equipment suppliers to aid in process improvements to current production lines and design for assembly methods for new product launches

Support company objectives for Safety, Quality, Cost and Reliability

In a developing capacity and under direct supervision, applies basic engineering principles, concepts, theories, and techniques in support of business objectives and may provide 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

Ability to take good notes; showing work and assumptions

Ability to use originality and ingenuity to apply solutions

Applies basic engineering skills to work assignments

Applies basic problem solving skills and executes solutions to basic problems

Applies basic supply chain cost, value stream capabilities and economic principles

Completes engineering tasks under the direction of leadership

Follows engineering and quality processes

Works under direct supervision; work is reviewed after completion to evaluate the soundness of judgments involved

Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

The Operations Engineer analyzes the value stream and identifies opportunities to eliminate non-value-added steps in the process

Embraces continuous improvement methodology

Support the following lean techniques where applicable: 5S, waste identification and elimination, value stream mapping, Kaizen, error proofing, one piece flow, set-up time reduction, Kanban, balanced workflow, PFMEA and other concepts

The Operations Engineer will provide team leadership support for process improvement projects, safety, quality, cost, and reliability

Support required activities associated with Assembly changes or new seating product launches

Monitor and improve fixtures, tools and methods to meet productivity, specifications and quality standards

Research and recommend new tools, automation and methodologies for product/process changes focused on seating assembly

Evaluate existing machinery and processes to recommend improvements that enhance both operator performance and ergonomics/safety of overall production

Optimize floor layout, material flow manufacturing efficiencies, floor space utilization and overhead

Strong floor coverage and operations support needed

Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

Seeks and receives mentoring from senior level and engineering leadership

Seeks approval of budget owner using appropriate request process

Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

Qualification

Lean principlesAutoCADSolidWorksProblem solvingManufacturing experienceAnalytical skillsProject managementContinuous improvementCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Engineering/Technical degree from an accredited program or 2-year technical degree in related field with 3 years of applicable engineering experience

Basic knowledge in Lean principles and application

Basic knowledge in the use of common office automation, communication, software and tools, Herman Miller mainframe applications and engineering related software

Must have basic problem solving ability and be able to apply engineering expertise to problem solving

Strong problem-solving skills using engineering methodology

High sense of urgency to drive quick results

Ability to use originality and ingenuity to apply solutions

Experience in Kaizen, continuous improvement and formal problem solving

Excellent analytical skills, verbal & written communication skills

Experience in defining and implementing cell layout, plant layout and ergonomically designed workstations

Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to the manufacturing areas through the use of cross-functional teams

Exposure to project management concepts may be essential for some assignments

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

Strong Computer and MS Office working knowledge including MillerKnoll mainframe applications and engineering related software

At the direction of supervision must be able to effectively react to changing priorities and work flow and be able to anticipate, recognize, and respond effectively to changes which affect project plans

Must have an overall basic business sense and understand how decisions impact business results

Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation

Preferred

4-8 years of experience in manufacturing working with areas such as upholstery and production assembly

AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred

Company

MillerKnoll

MillerKnoll is a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in.

Founded in 1905

Zeeland, Michigan, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.millerknoll.com/

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