Manufacturing Engineer

Why join us? 

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 MillerKnoll 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 MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

The Manufacturing Engineer will support the introduction of CNC processing at the Monterrey Mexico site. We are purchasing a new CNC router that will be used to manufacture aluminum frame components for our new product, Rockwell Unscripted, wall sections. The ME will also be responsible to support existing processes such as metal cutting, stamping, and other processes used to manufacture existing Dividends and Antenna product.

Essential functions:

• Develop, revise and document manufacturing processes to meet cost, quality, scrap, labor and safety goals.
• Provides floor support to troubleshoot process problems.
• Analyze workflow, time studies, and workstation layouts to improve productivity.
• Assures utilization of appropriate documentation and visual aids (standardized work, combination tables, etc.).
• Collaboration with product development throughout the design cycle.
• Develop detailed product specifications, drawings, BOMs, and work with tooling as needed.
• Build and test prototypes of new products.
• Coordinates with Quality, Safety, and Production to assure process capability.
• Participate in root cause analysis and define corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop process checks/controls and trigger responses to deviations.
• Coordinates with Quality to assure process capability (partial match).
• Support of existing production with regard to day-to-day production.
• Develop process checks/controls and trigger responses to deviations, such as OEE, scrap, etc.
• Coordinates with Quality to assure process capability (partial match).
• Support of existing production with regard to day-to-day production.
• Participate in internal and external audits and support customer visits as needed.
• Provide project planning and coordination among support groups for capital/tooling improvements and lean initiatives.
• Piece part costing at different project stages and detailed expense tracking.
• Assists in program launches and ensures process capability before launch.
• Maintains and improves process integrity post-launch through checks/controls.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of assembly, metal fabrication, or similar processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Proficiency in time and motion studies, line balancing, and ergonomics.
• Experience preparing technical documentation (work instructions, control plans, process sheets).
• Understanding of PFMEA, SPC, DOE, and root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Ishikawa, Pareto).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T tolerances.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CREO, Excel (advanced), Power BI, and SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Broader software proficiency, ergonomic/time studies, documentation.
• CNC programming and aluminum extrusion experience.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Hands-on approach and ability to work on the production floor.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across departments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Emphasis on communication, teamwork, and detail orientation.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering field.
• Lean experience.
• Intermediate to advanced English level required (written and spoken).

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience in production line optimization, scrap reduction, and cost improvement.
• Participation in new product launches or line transfer projects. Automotive, metal-mechanical, or furniture manufacturing is a plus.
• CNC-specific and capital equipment experience.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll 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].