Product Development Engineer

Why join us

At DatesWeiser we are committed to customer choice and our vast portfolio of mixed materials and streamlined processes reflect our commitment to quality and sustainability. Adaptable product lines and the flexibility of our finishes guarantee the seamless integration of our products into any environment.

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. Its the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of DatesWeiser 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 DatesWeiser to support causes that align with our values so we can build a more sustainable equitable and beautiful future for everyone.

As a Product Development Engineer youll apply standard engineering principles concepts theories and techniques to routine assignments under immediate supervision in support of business objectives and be responsible for providing fundamental engineering leadership and expertise. You may conduct feasibility studies determine estimates of required effort and develop engineering criteria. Youll perform primary analyses to develop design options or recommendations for structures systems and components. You may also apply originality ingenuity and knowledge of other disciplines in solving basic technical issues. Emphasis in your work will be placed on team participation your ability to plan and your ability to achieve results on assigned projects.

What Youll Do
Youll have opportunities to speak up solve problems lead others and be an owner every day as you . . .
Research investigate and understand product criteria functions requirements and cost targets (customer criteria performance requirements build objectives manufacturability assembly quality craftsmanship service and installation).
Apply problem-solving skills and execute solutions to problems independently and in collaboration with Lead Engineer and other team members.
Collaborate with Industrial Designers to understand and implement the design vision and design objectives of products.
Investigate and consider multiple solution alternatives for problems and concepts. You will present solutions by evaluating the alternatives and tradeoffs eliminating the weak alternatives and improving the feasible alternatives.
Investigate new or existing suppliers materials and manufacturing processes that could provide solutions.
Complete sketches models detailed engineering analyses and studies that support the development of new parts and products. Specific tools may include FEA tolerance stacks FBDs kinematics hand calculations logic flow charts and state diagrams.
Develop and specify appropriate prototype fabrication processes and materials. Youll also coordinate the build of prototype products and the fabrication of prototype parts.
Evaluate and test concept models and prototypes against the project objectives criteria and requirements.
Communicate clear concise accurate and detailed engineering documentation (ECOs deviations test requests work orders model shop requests drawings instructions emails etc.).
Work directly with Performance Engineering to develop performance requirements and test plans. You will request or perform physical testing on parts and products then evaluate test results.
Create maintain and release accurate 3D CAD models drawings service parts instruction sheets Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) Bills of Material (BOMs) and material specifications for prototype products and production products.
Support the development of customer facing manuals and planning guidance.
Support the completion of PPAP and ensure parts are properly released for production following Herman Miller procedures.
Work directly with Manufacturing Engineering Supply Management Operations and suppliers to refine product designs to optimize tooling and equipment manufacturing processes assembly and reliability. Youll also assist with evaluating potential part suppliers and tooling suppliers.
Work directly with Quality Engineering Dimensional Engineers and suppliers to refine product designs to achieve quality and craftsmanship objectives.

Sound Like You
You might be just who were looking for if you have . . .

An Engineering/Technical degree from an accredited program or a two-year technical degree in a related field with five years of applicable engineering experience.
Two to four years of professional engineering experience or zero to three years of specialty engineering experience applicable internship/co-op experience and experience with participating in and leading projects.
Project management experience (may be essential for some assignments).
Knowledge in Lean principles and their application.
The ability to assess process concepts and determine where continuous improvement opportunities exist.
The ability to communicate effectively with people at various levels including Production Engineering and Management and the ability to work well with and develop a partnering relationship with other team members.
Knowledge in the use of common office automation communication software tools applications and engineering-related software.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to apply engineering expertise to solving problems.
The ability to assess priorities and determine a course of action with minimal day-to-day supervision and the ability to anticipate recognize and respond effectively to changes which affect project plans.
One to four years of professional level experience in new product development or continuous improvement of current products.
Demonstrated proficiency in Autodesk Inventor modeling or other equivalent 3D CAD software.

Who We Hire

Simply put we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. DatesWeiser 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. Were 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 .