Senior Engineer

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MI - Zeelandtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
JR108370

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 Miller Knoll 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 Miller Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
** GENERAL PURPOSE
*** Independently develops and applies engineering theories/concepts to assignments in support of business objectives and will be responsible for providing engineering leadership and expertise.
* Reviews design and documentation to ensure compliance with design criteria and standards.
* Conducts feasibility studies, determines manpower and cost estimates and develops engineering criteria.
* Applies originality, ingenuity, and knowledge of other disciplines in solving complex problems.
* Emphasis will be placed on team leadership, participation, communication, ability to plan, and ability to achieve results on assigned projects.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*** Analyzes supply chain cost, value stream capabilities and economic principles, making appropriate recommendations.
* Applies advanced problem solving skills and executes solutions to complex problems independently.
* Applies learned engineering skills to work assignments.
* Coaches and mentors engineering tasks and skills to others.
* Develops and implements engineering and quality processes.
* Exercises considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of an assignment.
* Identifies opportunities and owns improvements to products and processes.
* Leads, defines and completes complex engineering tasks with minimal oversight of leadership.
* Manages and accountable for budgets and expenses.
* Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
* Presents work output in a clear and concise manner.
* Schedules and coordinates major segments of complex engineering projects to meet cost and time objectives.
* Work broadly across the organization at a strategic level applying knowledge of other disciplines in solving complex problems.
* Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
* Additional Essential Functions
** 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
** Education/Experience - Not Parsed
* Licenses and Certifications /

Skills and Abilities

** Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
* 7-10 years of professional experience.
* Proven experience with leading cross-functional technical project teams.
* 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 software, HMI mainframe applications and engineering related software.
* Must be a skilled problem solver and be able to apply engineering expertise to problem solving.
* Proven ability 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.
* Exhibits an overall business sense and understand how decisions affect the business.
* Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
** 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.

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Miller Knoll 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.

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