Why join us?
Knoll uses modern design to connect people to their work, their lives, their world. Since 1938, we have been recognized internationally for creating workplace and residential furnishings that inspire, evolve, and endure.
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 Knoll 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 Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
POSITION PROFILE
Lead the identification, prioritization, and implementation of continuous improvement projects in our panels department. Develop sustainable improvements through engagement of the team utilizing servant leadership, technical knowledge, and continuous improvement tools to improve quality, productivity, and safety. Utilize lean concepts including standardized work, problem solving methodologies, material handling and planning, and kaizen activities. Implement engineering change notices and work closely with quality and product development to implement customer requests and new product lines.
Develop lean manufacturing strategies and deploy into the work cells including but not limited to Standardized Work, Kaizen, Problem-Solving, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Process Flow, Heijunka, Jidoka, Total Productive Maintenance, etc.
Conduct reviews of scrap products, process failures, and customer claims
Document design changes and ensure all parts and drawings are handled and delivered according to the Bill of Materials and drawings
Initiate and implement process related improvements on production line
Support program financial targets and cost reduction initiatives by providing Manufacturing Engineering support during product launch and post-launch phases
Responsible for leading the implementation of process improvements and changes that ensure safety, improve product quality and reduce costs
Provide technical and advisory support for Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development and develop processes to maximize production throughput
Participate in Design for Manufacturability processes for new and existing products
Work with product development, quality, and manufacturing to implement engineering change notices
Required Skills:
Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineer Degree or equivalent
Knowledge of assembly processes will be a plus
Advance skill in MS Office including MS Excel, Words, Outlook, Projects and PowerPoint
Experience in coding or analytics automation platforms are a plus
Specifically Microsoft Access, Alteryx, and Ignition
Required Experience:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and translate collected information into actionable solutions
Ability to manage, prioritize and balance multiple projects
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Knoll 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.
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].
Skills Required
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- Knowledge of assembly processes
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint
- Experience with coding or analytics automation platforms
- Experience with Microsoft Access, Alteryx, and Ignition
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and translate information into actionable solutions
- Ability to manage, prioritize, and balance multiple projects
MillerKnoll Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about MillerKnoll and has not been reviewed or approved by MillerKnoll.
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Healthcare Strength — Health options include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low deductibles, no‑cost preventive care, prescription benefits, mental health support, an Employee Assistance Program, and disability coverage. These elements collectively signal a robust healthcare offering.
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Retirement Support — The retirement program features immediate 401(k) eligibility with a core employer contribution and matching on employee contributions. Additional wealth-building options include an employee stock purchase plan and equity grants such as RSUs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits include paid parental leave, adoption assistance, Milk Stork for traveling mothers, Bright Horizons childcare/eldercare support, and dedicated mother’s/retreat rooms. These resources strengthen support for caregivers and family needs.
MillerKnoll Insights
What We Do
MillerKnoll is a global collective of design brands built on the foundation of two icons of modernism: Herman Miller and Knoll. Our portfolio also includes furniture and accessories for commercial and residential spaces from Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, Design Within Reach, Edelman, Geiger, HAY, HOLLY HUNT, Knoll Textiles, Maharam, Muuto, NaughtOne, and Spinneybeck | FilzFelt. Guided by a shared purpose—design for the good of humankind—we generate insights, pioneer innovations, and champion ideas to help spaces better support how people live, work, and gather today. We reach customers across office, residential, healthcare, and education markets through a network of MillerKnoll dealers, all of whom are highly credentialed, independently owned businesses. In addition, we manage an ever-expanding global retail footprint delivering world-class brick-and-mortar and ecommerce experiences.
