Continuous Improvement Technician

Job Summary

Position Summary

• Create, revise, and maintain CAD drawings for components, small assemblies, layouts, and engineering documentation.
• Support Engineering and R&D with measurements, data collection, part identification, and documentation updates.
• Maintain drawing revision control, file organization, and document traceability.
• Assist in preparing documentation for engineering evaluations, early builds, and prototype reviews.
• Prepare, submit, and track Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), ensuring accuracy and complete supporting documentation.

• Collect, organize, and document all product test results according to established procedures.
• Ensure test documentation is accurate, complete, and properly submitted to Quality and leadership.
• Standardize and maintain testing reports, ensuring they are audit-ready.
• Track corrective actions and document changes resulting from test or audit findings.
• Provide Quality with data required for investigations, root cause analysis, and compliance documentation.

• Maintain structured and organized documentation for parts, frames, mechanisms, BOMs, cost sheets, specifications, and testing data.
• Update and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), part lists, technical documents, and revision logs.
• Ensure documentation changes are properly recorded and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Support internal documentation audits and assist with document‑control processes.

• Calculate trailer load capacity ("cube-out") for production units based on dimensions and stacking patterns.
• Develop and maintain cube-out calculation templates for multiple trailer types and shipping lanes.
• Evaluate dimensional or packaging changes that affect trailer utilization.
• Provide analysis to CI, Engineering, and Shipping to improve trailer efficiency and reduce freight waste.

• Learn and maintain working knowledge of motion and stationary furniture components, including motors, lifts, mechanisms, and linkages.
• Assist CI, Engineering, Quality, and R&D during prototype builds, trial runs, and change implementation.
• Provide documentation, measurement, and verification support during engineering updates and ECR execution.
• Serve as a flexible technical resource that can be deployed across multiple departments as needed.

• Assist CI with data collection, documentation updates, and administrative tasks for CI projects.
• Support the development of standard work, workflow documentation, visual aids, and other CI materials.
• Identify documentation gaps, process waste, and improvement opportunities.
• Support CI‑led root cause analysis and change implementation.

• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Draft Sight, or equivalent).
• Strong documentation and record‑keeping skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data entry and analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Mechanical aptitude; ability to understand parts, components, and assemblies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Effective communication skills across CI, Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Production.

• CAD experience required.
• Experience supporting Quality, Engineering, CI, or R&D (documentation and reporting) preferred.
• Experience with ECR processes, configuration control, or document management systems preferred.
• Furniture or manufacturing experience beneficial but not required.
• No degree required; technical competency and documentation accuracy are prioritized.

• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and frequently move items up to 45 lbs.
• Must be able to work in shop, test lab, and production‑adjacent environments when required.
• May require standing, walking, bending, or handling components and tools.

• Monday–Friday, with overtime as required during testing, audits, product builds, or engineering launches.