Engineer – Custom/Product Data

Why join us?

Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating environments where people want to be—spaces that stimulate creative and analytical thinking, strengthen organizational culture, and communicate trust to clients and visitors.
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger 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 Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

In a developing capacity and under direct supervision, this role applies standard engineering principles, concepts, and techniques to complete routine assignments in support of business goals. The position works closely with manufacturing, production, purchasing, customer service, sales, and product development teams.
This is primarily a desk-based role requiring strong attention to data accuracy within production systems while supporting manufacturing and other business functions. Daily responsibilities include quoting custom products by analyzing feasibility, determining labor requirements, calculating cost estimates, and developing engineering criteria. The role also performs basic analyses to support design options and recommendations for structures, systems, and components.
The position requires problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a focus on safety, data integrity, and timely project completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Quote custom products using engineering software and clearly document design changes.

• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and product data in applicable systems.

• Translate customer or project requirements into manufacturable product configurations by collaborating with engineering and production teams.

• Partner with manufacturing and periodically visit the production floor to review designs, answer technical questions, and support implementation.

• Document and make system updates to improve processes, quality, and product design.

• Apply engineering knowledge and skills to assigned tasks.

• Use critical thinking to identify issues and implement solutions independently.

• Provide guidance on basic engineering tasks to team members.

• Complete assignments within established timelines under leadership oversight.

• Follow established engineering processes while maintaining safety and quality standards.

• Seek guidance and mentorship from senior engineers while developing technical expertise.

• Perform additional duties as needed to support business objectives

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Engineering/Technical degree from an accredited program or 2-year technical degree in related field OR equivalent engineering work experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with 3D CAD and the ability to translate technical drawings or prototypes into manufacturable products is a plus.

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and willingness to work with plant personnel.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across production, engineering, and management teams.

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage data-intensive work, including BOMs and product structures.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP and engineering software systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts preferred.

• Ability to prioritize work and make decisions with minimal day-to-day supervision.

• Understanding of how decisions impact overall business performance.

Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Geiger 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.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

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  [email protected].