Manufacturing Engineer

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions.

By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process.

That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will plan, formulate, administer and coordinate various long- and short-term engineering projects designed to improve the quality and performance of products and to reduce cost, waste, and delays in the operation.

The position will further evaluate, develop, and recommend improvements in manufacturing equipment, layouts, and material handling equipment. The position will also develop and oversee production of new and non-standard products.

Responsibilities

Product & Project Management Perform continuous process improvement activities Reduce material and labor cost Evaluate new and existing processes and equipment Support and manage Global Sourcing projects for product improvements, cost savings and/or supplier changes Plan, coordinate, and implement continuous improvement activities to improve key performance indicators (contribution, on-time, cost of quality, incident rate, net efficiency, safety, etc.)

Product Development Design and develop manufacturing processes and equipment to support new or modified products Supervise/Assist in the development of non-standard products Technical Support Work with sales operations to resolve field install or quality issues Provide CSR/Sales support for standard and customer product inquiries.

Qualified Candidates Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field 3 years of directly related experience in fabrication/assembly manufacturing environment Experience in BPCS or MRPII manufacturing system Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement principles Knowledge of ISO 9001 Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and BPCS Ability to calculate accurate cost justifications Know of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement concepts Benefits Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As an employee, you will have stock ownership in the company.

Comprehensive Health Benefits: Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance. Retirement Savings: A 401(k) Plan with Company Match. Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays. Wellness Resources: Access to an on-site fitness center, fitness reimbursement program, and on-site nurse. Educational Support: Educational Reimbursement Program for degree programs and certifications.

Full Benefits Package: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.