Tailored Solutions Product Engineer - Holland, United States - Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce

Description

At Haworth, we're not just creating office furniture; we're shaping dynamic workspaces. As a global leader in workspace solutions, we're on a journey to redefine the future of work.

Our headquarters in Holland, MI, is the hub of innovation, and we're seeking a visionary leader to join us as a Tailored Solutions Product Engineer.

Why Haworth:

Culture of Innovation:
Join a company that values innovation and empowers its employees to think outside the box.

Global Impact:
Contribute to the global success of a company that is redefining workspaces worldwide.

Career Growth :
This isn't just a job; it's a career journey. We provide opportunities for professional development and growth.
HAWORTH is a global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors.

As a valued member of our team, you can make your mark on the world and reach your full potential within a culture of connectivity.

Since its inception in 1948, our company has revolved around inspiration, originality, advancement, and the people who drive it.

At Haworth, you'll find a family-owned business with a global point of view, and a set of values that define our business behavior, inform our decisions, and communicate our brand.

Here at Haworth, our members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment including:4 weeks paid time off and an option to purchase an additional week
Priority Health Insurance
Newly renovated on-site gym open 24 hours
401k Benefit - If you contribute 6% of your annual salary, Haworth will contribute up to 7%
Company provided Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement program
8 hours of paid volunteer time off
Exclusive discounts from reputable companies
Zero waste to landfill company which provides personal on-site recycling drop-off
Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Product Engineer to join our Tailored Solutions team in Holland. The level hired in at will be based on experience, minimum requirements are listed on this posting.

As a Tailored Solutions Product Engineer, you will:
This position serves our customers with a focus on cohesive quality from quoting through documentation.

This individual utilizes their technical background to investigate the use of/or develops use for new materials, processes, and new product concepts for Haworth.

Tailored Solutions is an important enabler to unlock sales volume that would otherwise not be available to Haworth.

About 12% of our North American sales come through Tailored Solutions, and the general convention is that the TS sales "pull through" an equivalent amount of standard product sales, which means we influence about 25% of the overall sales volume.

We work in a fast paced and dynamic environment with a variety of dealers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners across a wide range of products.

In this role, the member will respond to multiple requests per day for non-standard products, evaluate their feasibility, determine costs, and provide responses in support of project bids in a quick timeframe.

This role will also support our Engineering Designer members to ensure high quality outputs that meet the design intent of the external customers.

Do you have these required qualifications?

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering discipline or similar
High level of PC and CAD Skills
Experience in a design engineering position
Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have the ability to understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing
Ability to creatively design, analyze, and document product designs on multiple projects
Current and continuing right to work in the U.S. without visa or sponsorship assistance from Haworth
Ability to work on-site 5 days a week in Holland, MI
Ability to travel overnight away from corporate offices, up to 10%
Do you have these preferred qualifications?

Experience in manufacturing industry
Experience in Wood (Laminate and Veneer) and Metal (Sheet metal fabrication)
Product Development experience for Commercial / Contract furniture highly desired
Experience requesting and reviewing quotes from suppliers
Experience utilizing formal problem solving / continuous improvement methodologies
Experience with an ERP system, specifically SAP
Ideally, you have also demonstrated the following:

Self-directed. You take ownership of your work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes
Proficient in translating complex technical concepts into easily understandable language for individuals without a technical background
Design, development, and project management skills
Ability for innovative technical accomplishments, as demonstrated through prior design drawings, patent awards, technical publications, and market success
Knowledgeable BOM understanding and experience
Knowledgeable with CAD and 3D modeling
Ability to quickly learn/master Haworth product lines
Acting as a champion for change - Executes HMS tools
Ability to provide solutions for continuous improvement
Establish a network to work cross-functionally
Leadership skills to manage projects through quote and documentation
Knowledgeable of applicable global standards such as American National Standards Institute (ANSI) drafting practices, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) and Canadian Government Test Standard (CGSB)
Haworth Values

At Haworth, we have a strong set of

values

that guide our business and help us align with our customers.
We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Members. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.

As an EEO/AA employer, Haworth will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.

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