Materials Engineer
Company: Knoll
Location: East Greenville
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
COMPANY PROFILE Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven
brands and people, working together with our clients in person and
digitally to create inspired modern interiors. We are part of
MillerKnoll, the engine powering the world's most dynamic design
brands. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes
furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and
architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands - Knoll Office,
KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck - FilzFelt,
Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully -
reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse
requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home
settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the
National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement
from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we
can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL
Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our
initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities,
visit Knoll.com/Community. POSITION PROFILE Assist in
Managing/Controlling the flow of all materials from receipt at
plant site, through production and up to the point of outbound
shipment. Design and implement material flow strategies to and from
production work cells in support of production operations. Provide
technical expertise on design and execution systems to increase
efficiency in material flow. Develop and build in standardization
and accountability while continuously improving inventory levels
for the site. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Practical knowledge of
lean manufacturing concepts Experience in Managing/Controlling the
flow of materials within a plant Analytical thinking and good
communication Training or experience with Materials and Information
flow Data analysis and interpretation - identifying trends,
variations and improvement opportunities Selecting best possible
solutions based on data or project forecasts Track and continuously
improve inventory levels for plant site Space optimization and
utilization recommendations Assist in design of delivery/returnable
carts and material movement containers Utilize MRP/ERP system to
develop reports, gather info, make transactions, etc Make
recommendations for future improvements to include additional
barcode and RFID technology Performs other duties as necessary in
support of business objectives. This position description is
intended to guide the activities of the Materials Engineer. It is
not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to
the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all
the work that may be required of the person in this position.
Develop lean material flow strategies to deliver material to and
from production work cells utilizing tools including but not
limited to Standardized Work, Kaizen, Problem-Solving, 5S, Value
Stream Mapping, Process Flow, Heijunka, Jidoka, etc.
Lead/Facilitate the implementation of process improvements and
changes that ensure safety, improve product quality and reduce cost
Provide technical and advisory support for material flow that would
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 Training in Materials,
Supply Chain, Logistics or similar technical field or equivalent
years of on-the-job training experience. Advanced skill in MS
Office including: MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Projects and PowerPoint
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and
translate information into actionable solutions Ability to
prioritize and balance the managing of multiple projects Required
Experience Technical Experience : MRP/ERP/Inventory system
experience. MES/MPS experience is a plus. Industry Experience : 1-3
years of inventory and/or material movement experience or
equivalent lengths of logistics/materials/supply chain projects.
Experience with warehouse space utilization and optimization also
desired. Who We Hire Simply put, we hire everyone. 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.
Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Knoll, Allentown , Materials Engineer, Engineering , East Greenville, Pennsylvania
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