Manufacturing Engineer - Wood Plant
Company Overview
When you feel connected to your work, you feel more engaged. At Haworth, you can pursue a career that offers you ample opportunity to build your portfolio and expand your skillset in an exciting and inclusive environment. Join a company that values innovation, inspiration, and you!
HAWORTH is a global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. As a valued member of our team, you can make your mark on the world and reach your full potential within a culture of connectivity.
Why Haworth? Find out more here!
Here at Haworth, our members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment including:
- 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO): Plus, you can buy up to 5 extra days.
- Health Benefits: Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401k Benefit: Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%.
- Annual Bonus Programs: Get rewarded for your hard work with exciting annual bonuses.
- Insurance Coverage: Company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
- On-Site Gym: Well-equipped gym, open 24/7.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our Tuition Reimbursement program.
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO): 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off.
- Optional Pet Insurance
- Zero Waste to Landfill
Job Summary
We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team onsite in our Wood Plant in Holland, MI. Posting lists minimum requirements.
The Manufacturing Engineer will help optimize production processes and project management as we integrate new equipment into our wood plant, apply engineering and problem-solving skills, and help guide our leadership of the future. This hands-on role requires efficiently operating advanced machinery to sustain our productivity, collaborating with colleagues to deliver solutions, and engaging with customers to meet their needs. Experience managing complex initiatives and change in fast-paced manufacturing environments is essential for helping ensure the success of our operations and future goals.
Job Responsibilities
- Analyze product and manufacturing designs to determine optimal solutions, considering cost, efficiency, and manufacturability.
- Climb/bend/balance/twist/reach/lift.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product engineering, production, and suppliers, to ensure seamless manufacturing integration.
- Conduct manufacturing tests and analyze results to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
- Develop and implement manufacturing processes, including material selection, tooling design, and equipment specification.
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
- Prepare engineering documentation, including Enterprise Change Management (ECMs), Request for Expenditures (RFEs), and cost analyses, to support project implementation.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in manufacturing materials, equipment, and regulations.
- Troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues in areas assigned and implement corrective actions to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Must be able to perform all essential job function with/without accommodation.
- Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
- Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or similar field of study
- Education Equivalency: Associate degree plus 2 years manufacturing engineering or similar experience OR 4 years additional manufacturing engineering or similar experience
- 2 years manufacturing engineering or similar experience
- Ability to climb, bend, balance, twist, reach, lift products or other objects on the manufacturing floor an lift, push or pull product that could weigh up to 100 pounds
- Applicants must be able to work in Holland, MI without relocation assistance
- Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for this position
Preferred Qualifications
- CAD experience
- More than 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Experience working with hand tools
- Experience with lean concepts
- Project Management experience
- Possesses active listening capabilities to learn about issues from the production team and identify solutions.
