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
The Storage and Private Office Center of Excellence will be developing and launching a significant number of wood and steel products and product enhancements over the next 3-5 years to expand the portfolio, increase sales, and grow gross profit using CAD automation to drive high-quality, accurate configurations. To be successful, the product engineering team will explore, learn, and deploy powerful functionality in CREO that hasn’t yet been used to its full potential within this product group.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of strategic product engineering initiatives aligned with overall business objectives.
- Drive innovation in product design and development, exploring and implementing advanced technologies and methodologies.
- Lead complex problem-solving initiatives, utilizing advanced analytical techniques to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
- Lead cross-functional teams for large-scale product development projects, ensuring alignment and collaboration across departments.
- Develop and implement best practices and standards for product engineering, ensuring consistency and continuous improvement.
- Mentor and coach a team of engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Contribute to the development of long-term product strategy, providing expert insights and recommendations.
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions 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 similar field of study
- Education Equivalency: Associate's Degree plus 2 years relevant experience OR 4 years relevant experience
- 5 years related experience with Bachelor’s Degree OR 3 years related experience with Master’s Degree
- Possess the ability to lift, push or pull product or other items up to 50 lbs (accommodations may be available)
- 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
Relevant experience is defined as: Experience with product development to include a direct role in CAD, failure mode analysis, tolerance analysis and stack-up, design verification and validation planning, and agency compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Business acumen to understand product costing and gross profit
- PPAP experience to include production validation, establishing and managing project timelines
- Casegood furniture experience with an OEM
