Product Engineer (Specials)
About the Organization - Are you looking for a company that values its people?
- Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career at a fast paced and employee focused environment?
We are happy you are here!Together, we are on a mission to craft furniture that nourishes connection and builds community - helping our people and customers connect, grow and learn together. As a family-owned business we are able to do this by designing our process around the customer. And we do it all with Michigan-made high-quality furniture, friendly service, and fast lead times.
We are committed to making Grand Rapids Chair the best it can be, and we use our values to guide the way and thrive when we all hold ourselves accountable to these key values. We believe that each employee directly contributes to the growth and success of Grand Rapids Chair and we look forward to seeing what we will accomplish together.
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At Grand Rapids Chair Company, we know that our employees have lives that extend beyond our four walls. So, we provide competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities to continuously learn and grow professionally. We were even named one of Grand Rapids'Best and Brightest Companies to Work For- (https://thebestandbrightest.com/events/west-michigans-2018-best-brightest-companies-work/) . Just like our customers, we want our employees to SIT HAPPY, too. Visit our website atwww.grandrapidschair.com/careersfor more details.
Description
SUMMARY - The Product Engineer for specials manages the creation of technical and detailed design drawings using CAD software for new products. Special products are created from the closest standard product and modified to fit the customer need. Extensions and Enhancements for existing product lines will be roughly 10-15% of new work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintain Product Integrity, with the use of hand calculations.
Product maintenance and process ECNs as needed.
Maintain ERP/MRP data per established standards.
Create and translate Solid Works Models and drawings into complete ERP setup for special products as needed.
Develop methods of manufacture to serve as both process instruction and a basis for costing parts.
Review and Modify Solid Works models as needed.
Create extensions and enhancements to existing product lines.
Coordinate the Engineering Change Process and execute.
Work directly with Manufacturing Engineering daily.
Product Engineering will function as the interface between the Product team and production.
Work safely and follows all company rules and procedures.
Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of two years' experience product engineering, preferably in furniture industry preferred. Automotive or other may be acceptable.
Proficient in Solid Works. Auto Cad and Corel Draw proficiency preferred
Strong verbal abilities and good written and analytical skills.
Ability to define problems, collect data, show facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment.
Agile and initiative-taking learner.
Basic understanding of wood and wood processing.
Knowledge of Aluminum, Steel mechanical properties and the manufacturing processes for each.
Shift Days
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Category Engineering
This position is currently accepting applications.
