Jobs at Kimball International

Design and produce manufacturable hospitality furniture by creating and revising 3D models, 2D shop drawings, and documentation. Collaborate cross-functionally, apply DFM/VE, specify materials and hardware, ensure ADA and code compliance, support testing and installations, and maintain project documentation.

Support North American supply chain operations by managing supplier performance, generating and tracking POs, resolving supply disruptions, owning SCAR processes, analyzing data to identify improvements, coordinating supply transitions, and presenting findings to management while leading cross-functional meetings.

Operate commercial sewing machines to perform production sewing and assembly per preset processes. Follow thread charts and schedules, pull parts, inspect finished work for quality, document production data, perform basic machine setup and preventative maintenance, identify nonconformance, and work within a team and behavior-based safety environment.

Build and assemble upholstered furniture from wooden frames to finished lounge pieces. Manipulate fabrics and materials for fit and appearance, operate air tools (staple guns, grinders, drivers), and uphold quality, safety, and assembly processes within a production team.

Territory-focused sales role covering Central Valley and Central Coast. Manage distribution partners, A&D firms, and end users to meet quota through territory business plans, forecasting in Salesforce, dealer training, relationship building, and strategic sales execution. Requires travel to Los Angeles showroom and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to drive product sales and market growth.

Sand products to specifications using proper tools and grit, inspect parts for damage and quality, document work, maintain cleanliness and perform basic preventive maintenance, follow safety/PPE and quality systems, identify nonconformities, support process improvements, rotate jobs as directed, and support environmental and company policies.

Create and optimize CNC programs, follow engineering specifications, recommend shop-floor process improvements, train and coach machine operators, liaise with maintenance and engineering, document work, and operate CAD/CAM systems. Support equipment utilization, read blueprints/complex drawings, and use manual woodworking machinery as needed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Design hospitality furniture from customer specifications: create and revise 3D models and 2D shop drawings, apply DFM/VE, specify materials/hardware, ensure code/ADA compliance, support testing, installation reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.

Lead and participate in facility continuous improvement events, implement and verify process improvements, support safety, environmental and quality systems, identify cost reductions, and communicate across teams. Participate in lean internship activities and help coach/teach improvements while following PPE and EMS requirements.

Provide manufacturing quality support including data collection and analysis, inspections, auditing, corrective actions, process control, supplier quality communication, and training. Lead problem solving, monitor performance metrics, own out-of-box audits, and support product development with quality specifications.

Assemble and finish upholstered furniture from wooden frames to completed lounges. Manipulate fabrics and materials for appearance, operate air tools (staple guns, grinders, drivers), and follow assembly and quality processes while standing and lifting during production.

Execute laboratory testing and calibration for R&D, validate products to internal and external standards, support NPI/PDP and engineering, develop test methods and standards, investigate field performance and root-cause issues, coordinate with PLM/Quality, and liaise with customers and outside labs.

Create and maintain 2D/3D CAD symbols, material swatches, and enriched catalog data for eTools. Build/publish catalogs using Catalog Creator, validate AutoCAD/Revit assets, produce tiled material JPGs, distribute enrichment data, manage symbol downloads, collaborate with stakeholders and partners, document processes, and promote standardization and automation to improve eTools efficiency.

Pulls, cuts, inspects, and sorts fabric parts for sewing. Identifies and sorts parts into tubs, pulls fabric by order, follows cutting area safety, inspects quality, distinguishes colors/patterns, and lifts up to 40 lbs.

Coordinate project orders and high-profile accounts from order entry through punch completion. Serve as client liaison, create delivery schedules, process order changes, manage warranty claims and SFDC cases, document quality issues, and collaborate with dealers, operations, and field sales to ensure timely, high-quality service.