Product Engineer or Project Engineer

Company Overview

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. 

 
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%
• Annual bonus programs
• Company provided Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• Zero waste to landfill company which provides personal on-site recycling drop-off

Job Overview

We are currently looking for an experienced Product or Project Engineer to join our Case Goods team in Holland.

As a Product or Project Engineer, you will:

Update and improve an existing product line in Case Goods for your first project. Ensure production of profitable product desirable by customers.  Responsible for assigned product line, including design, development, and introduction of new products and production support for existing products and/or product line enhancements that fall within strategic direction of company.  Ensures performance (business, profit, product and functionality) to specifications.  Conducts cost reduction activities to determine material, labor, and overhead costs.  Investigates and analyzes competitive products to determine product performance, costs, and packaging methods.  Provides technical direction to other staff members and interfaces at all organizational levels.

Do you have these required qualifications?

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or similar field of study. (An Associates Degree will be considered if you have an additional 4 years of work experience in engineering)
• Minimum 3 years experience in engineering role
• Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Ability to work and commute onsite daily to our headquarters in Holland, MI without relocation assistance

Do you have these preferred qualifications?

• Detail oriented
• Enjoy investigating and digging up information to determine path forward
• Experience designing in Creo
• Experience working on specialized custom products
• Furniture industry experience
• Knowledge of BIFMA
• Experience with DFMEA

Ideally, you have also demonstrated the following:

• Demonstrated ability to creatively design, analyze, and document product designs on multiple projects
• Design, development, and project management skills
• Ability for innovative technical accomplishments, as demonstrated through prior design drawings, patent awards, technical publications, and market success
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated working knowledge of CAD (design) systems and analysis procedures; PC and keyboard/mouse skills 
• Ability to work cross-functionally to ensure products and materials produced meet functional requirements over life of product
• Ability to work in development-oriented team environment
• 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.

Join the Haworth family. Apply for this job, or learn more about the many possibilities at Haworth, at https://Careers.Haworth.com.

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