MillerKnoll

Senior Operations Engineer

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerMillerKnoll
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Why join us?

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 HermanMiller 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 HermanMiller 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.
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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.

Who We Hire?

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

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

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.

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  • Employment typeFull time
  • SenioritySenior
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