Why join us? Title - - Associate Product Development Engineer Years of Experience - 3 - 5 years Scope May provide fundamental engineering leadership and expertise. May conduct feasibility studies and develop engineering criteria. Performs primary analyses to develop design options or recommendations for structures, systems and components. Emphasis will be placed on team participation and ability to achieve results on assigned projects Essential Functions Seeks and receives mentoring from senior level and engineering leadership. Applies basic supply chain cost, value stream capabilities and economic principles. Seeks approval of budget owner using appropriate request process. Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. Follows engineering and quality processes. Minimum Requirements 4 year degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent Exposure to project management concepts may be essential for some assignments. Must be able to assess process concepts and to determine where continuous improvement opportunities exist. Must be able to communicate effectively with peers and develop a partnering relationship with other team members. 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. 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 be able to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation. Additional Essential Functions Research, investigate and understand product criteria, functions, requirements and cost targets (customer criteria, performance requirements, build objectives, manufacturability, assembly, quality, craftsmanship, service, installation). Investigate and consider multiple solution alternatives for problems and concepts. Present solutions by evaluating the alternatives and tradeoffs, eliminating the weak alternatives, and improving the feasible alternatives. Collaborate and communicate with project team members, other engineers, external experts and industrial designers to share ideas and offer suggestions. Investigate new or existing suppliers, materials and manufacturing processes that could provide solutions. Complete sketches, models, detailed engineering analysis and studies that support the development of new parts and products; Develop and specify appropriate prototype fabrication processes and materials; coordinate the build of prototype products and the fabrication of prototype parts. Evaluate and test concept models and prototypes against the project objectives, criteria and requirements. Identify potential problems on new products and concepts, and develop good corrective actions by following a rigorous problem solving process. Solicit cost estimates for prototype and production parts. Communicate clear, concise, accurate and detailed engineering documentation (ECOs, deviations, test requests, work orders, model shop requests, drawings, instructions, e-mails, etc.). Work directly with Performance Engineering to develop Performance Requirements and test plans; request physical testing on parts and products then evaluate test results. Create, maintain and release accurate 3D CAD models, drawings, service parts, instruction sheets, gerber files, schematics, ECOs, BOMs and material specifications for prototype products and production products. Support the development of planning guides, CSI, tech specs, product labeling and marketing materials. Support the completion of PPAP and assure parts are properly released for production following HMI procedures. Work directly with Quality Engineering, Dimensional Engineers and suppliers to refine product designs to achieve quality and craftsmanship objectives. Manage individual task work to meet project team objectives for budget and timing. Regularly review part and product designs with development team members, managers, designers and suppliers to solicit their feedback and suggestions for improvements. Maintain engineering notes, models, records, calculations and analysis that demonstrate the progression of the product designs and review with lead engineers. Complete patent disclosures and Right to Use (RTU) with HMI legal staff. Support new patent applications with HMI legal staff when appropriate. Support other project team members and project activities that require input and task work from the product development engineer: project schedules, project budgets, CMF development, prototype builds, PRs, testing, supplier communications. Additional Requirements 3+ years of professional level experience in new product development or continuous improvement of current products. Demonstrated proficiency in Pro-E modeling or other equivalent 3D CAD software. Who We Hire? Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll 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. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com .
