Job description

Steelcase was founded as an office furniture maker, and we've evolved into the global leader in workplace solutions. We apply our insights to the intersection of space, technology, and furniture, helping individuals and teams in leading companies around the world to have a better day at work. We pursue innovation, strive for sustainability and develop insights in every part of our business. Why people choose to work with us: You’ll have the chance to learn from some of the brightest minds in the world of work. We are committed to quality, encourage curiosity and critical thinking, and we engage and celebrate compelling storytelling. We embrace wellbeing in its broadest sense and we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both in your work and in your life. What you will be doing: Under limited supervision, apply engineering principles to product development and launch (PD&L), ensuring quality standards are implemented and adhered to throughout the entirety of the manufacturing process. Provide support for the execution of product launches and accommodating project teams by leading activities at the manufacturing site while adhering to the project schedule. A PD&L engineer is responsible for providing cost estimates, database support, PPAP submissions, PFMEA creation, standard work documentation and other activities as needed. Partners with operations leaders and other stakeholders at the plant to ensure a successful launch and handoff as the project transitions from concept to production. Who you are: The ideal candidate will be curious and eager to learn about a broad range of subjects. Organized and disciplined to execute project deliverables thoroughly and on time. Someone who can evaluate parts and processes in a real-world manufacturing environment against cost and quality metrics. Someone who can initiate conversations and drive problem solving among leaders and peers. Finally, a person that is honest and transparent about all aspects of project work including the challenges and failures. Qualifications: Skills/Abilities • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate clearly and in a compelling manner to an external audience, peers and leaders • Ability to collaborate well with others across the organization and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly fluid environment. • Comfortable working with teammates in a variety of cultures and countries. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team (in-person and virtually across time zones) • Organized and detail oriented with ability to develop, manage, and prioritize multiple projects • Strong analysis skills: process, capacity, cost/benefit, waste stream, and quality tools. • Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques: flow, equipment reliability, and set up reduction. • Able to develop technical solutions to a variety of complex problems of strategic scope with minimal support • Basic understanding in design, specification, purchase, and installation of new equipment • Strong computer skills (excel, word, powerpoint, windchill, SAP) • Awareness of material handling solutions available to support efficient flow within production areas • Understanding of occupational Biomechanics/Human Factors Engineering Education • 4 year degree in an engineering discipline Experience • 3-5 years of experience preferred, with a track record of utilizing lean manufacturing principles to influence cost and quality metrics • Windchill and SAP experience preferred • Fundamental understanding of relevant automation and technology commonly deployed in manufacturing #mid_senior_level #LI-Onsite #Engineering #Manufacturing #Project Management At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities. Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.

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Must-haves

We pursue innovation, strive for sustainability and develop insights in every part of our business.
Skills/Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate clearly and in a compelling manner to an external audience, peers and leaders
Ability to collaborate well with others across the organization and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly fluid environment.
Comfortable working with teammates in a variety of cultures and countries.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team (in-person and virtually across time zones)
Organized and detail oriented with ability to develop, manage, and prioritize multiple projects
Strong analysis skills: process, capacity, cost/benefit, waste stream, and quality tools.
Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques: flow, equipment reliability, and set up reduction.
Able to develop technical solutions to a variety of complex problems of strategic scope with minimal support
Basic understanding in design, specification, purchase, and installation of new equipment
Strong computer skills (excel, word, powerpoint, windchill, SAP)
Awareness of material handling solutions available to support efficient flow within production areas
Understanding of occupational Biomechanics/Human Factors Engineering
4 year degree in an engineering discipline
Fundamental understanding of relevant automation and technology commonly deployed in manufacturing
#mid_senior_level #LI-Onsite #Engineering #Manufacturing #Project Management

Nice-to-haves

3-5 years of experience preferred, with a track record of utilizing lean manufacturing principles to influence cost and quality metrics
Windchill and SAP experience preferred

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