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Steelcase

Manufactures office, healthcare, educational furniture

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeKentwood, MI, USA$74k - $86k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A four-year technical degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronic, Electrical, or similar engineering fields is required.
  • Experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions, and familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP and Windchill, are required.
  • Must be willing to provide hands-on production floor support.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor work authorization or visas.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the introduction of new products into the facility and provide ongoing support throughout the manufacturing life cycle.
  • Independently evaluate manufacturing processes to optimize labor and material costs and increase productivity and profitability; identify improvement opportunities through justifications and evaluations.
  • Track expenditures to ensure outlays remain within budgeted amounts.
  • Identify, reduce, and eliminate worker exposure to ergonomic stresses in the workplace.
  • Provide timely product and process support in manufacturing areas by diagnosing problems and implementing solutions that minimize production interruptions.
  • Lead implementation of significant product, process, cost-reduction, and other corporate change initiatives introduced into the plant.
  • Research the introduction and integration of new processes, equipment, and technologies into the company.
  • Act as a technical expert in process technology.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least two years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
  • Strong analytical skills involving process, capacity, cost-benefit, waste stream, and quality tools.
  • Internal and external quality support or management experience.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, including flow, PQ, equipment reliability, and setup reduction.
  • Knowledge of material handling.
  • Knowledge of productivity improvement techniques, including CRIs.
  • Knowledge of economics and financial analysis.
  • Ability to document processes and functional specifications.
  • Woodworking experience.
  • Experience working with or applying automation, visual systems, and industrial internet of things technologies.
  • Experience designing, specifying, purchasing, and installing new equipment.
  • Knowledge of simulation, process modeling, and value stream mapping.
  • Knowledge of occupational biomechanics and human factors engineering.
  • Experience applying problem-solving methods and techniques, including Lean Essential, 8 Step, and total quality management.

About the Company

Steelcase

Manufactures office, healthcare, educational furniture

Steelcase is a global producer of furniture for offices, hospitals, and classrooms, designing and selling high-quality products that support productivity and well-being. Its offerings include office, healthcare, and educational furniture, plus related items and smart connected products, with services to install and support them through dealers, showrooms, and direct large clients. The company works through a design- and research-driven process, backed by ongoing development to align with client needs and sustainability goals. What sets Steelcase apart is its emphasis on R&D, sustainability, and inclusivity, including a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, and its focus on creating adaptable environments backed by data and service. The goal is to be a trusted partner worldwide by delivering well-designed, durable furniture and smart solutions that improve how people work, learn, and heal in varied settings.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, MI
Founded
1912

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