CMF Color & Textile Engineer

HNI Workplace Furnishings, LLC; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HNI Workplace Furnishings is seeking a CMF & Textile Engineer to join our team in the United States. This role will help implement new and continuously improve existing textiles and finishes and better manage discontinuations and transitions.

These initiatives will accelerate the 3-year product strategy and improve time-to-market on new product initiatives. The candidate will execute color matching and textile testing, collaborate with Operations on product characteristics, drive lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is required.
• At least one year of related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute color matching, part harmony, and PPAP approvals for all colorized materials.
• Execute all textile testing and identify technical textile requirements.
• Partner with Operations on characteristic classifications of HNI products.
• Drive Product Lifecycle Management processes.
• Integrate assigned process initiatives to ensure flawless execution.
• Analyze data, identify opportunities and develop business case to support conclusion.
• Participate in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization

Skills

Color matching

PPAP approvals

Textile testing

Data analysis

Lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings

Description

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!

What We Need

We are looking for a CMF & Textile Engineer to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team.

This role will help implement new and continuously improve existing textiles and finishes and better manage discontinuations and transitions. These initiatives will allow HNI to accelerate the 3-year product strategy, improve time-to-market on new product initiatives, improve HNI profitability, and enhance the HNI customer experience.

What You Will Do

• Execute color matching, part harmony, and PPAP approvals for all colorized materials
• Execute all textile testing and identify technical textile requirements
• Partner with Operations on characteristic classifications of HNI products
• Drive Product Lifecycle Management processes
• Integrate assigned process initiatives to ensure flawless execution.
• Analyze data, identify opportunities and develop business case to support conclusion
• Participate in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization

What You Have

• Bachelor’s degree required: preferably in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• At least one year of related experience required.

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation’s leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products. We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com. Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [email protected]

Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.