Why join us?
Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll 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 MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
Job Description
JOB TITLE: OPTIONS ENGINEER
Department: MillerKnoll Specials Engineering.
Reports to: Team Leader MillerKnoll Specials, Bengaluru
Purpose of the Job:
Under direct coaching, can follow standardized processes and apply basic engineering principles, concepts, and theories. Support business objectives and able to resolve process and engineering problems in daily work. 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 & product design issues. Emphasis will be placed on team participation, ability to plan, and ability to achieve results on assigned projects
Essential Functions:
• Takes good notes, showing work and assumptions.
• Applies basic engineering skills to work assignments.
• Basic understanding of MillerKnoll Performance Systems (MKPS).
• Identify and applies basic problem-solving skills in daily work.
• Completes engineering tasks under the direction of leadership.
• Follows standard engineering processes to ensure first time quality.
• Seeks and receives mentoring from senior level and engineering leadership as needed to ensure accuracy and flow of work through the engineering and BOM processes
• Seeks approval of budget owner using appropriate request process
• Works under direct supervision with a defined process; work may be reviewed after completion to evaluate accuracy and approach
• Ability to modify existing designs with a basic understanding of design intent and application of MillerKnoll products.
• Working knowledge of: Pro E, PDM Link, Performance Test requests/requirements, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Revu (Blue Beam), BOM Compare, BAAN/JDE, and Confluence.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. • Applies basic supply chain cost, value stream capabilities and economic principles.
Minimum Requirement
• 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
• Knowledge of Creo and any additional 3D CAD Tool • Basic knowledge of Lean principles and application.
• Must be able to identify waste and excessive fluctuation within the assigned business processes.
• Must participate in daily collaboration and communicate struggles and opportunities clearly and concisely
• Basic knowledge in the use of common office automation, communication, software, tools, and applications needed for engineering and order flow activities.
• At the direction of supervision must be able and willing to effectively react to changing priorities and workflow and be able to anticipate, recognize, and respond effectively to changes that affect project plans.
• Basic understanding of how decisions impact business results
Personal Profile Experience & Competencies
• 3+ years of professional-level experience in continuous improvement of current products or new product development.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Pro-E modeling or other equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Ability to effectively produce clear accurate and detailed engineering drawings.
• Effective communication skills at all levels • Ability to take initiative and assume accountability.
• Ability to work with teams and achieve quality results on time.
• Lateral thinker and confident problem solver
Characteristics
• Thinks logically and conceptually
• Develops innovative ideas and methods
• Can establish priorities and handle many projects
• Welcomes responsibility, makes decisions, and accepts risk.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Has flexible approach to change.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire everyone. 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.