CMF Color & Textile Engineer – Drive Finishes & Textiles

HNI Corporation; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HNI Corporation is seeking a CMF & Textile Engineer to advance textiles and finishes, manage discontinuations, and accelerate the three-year product strategy while improving time-to-market and profitability. In this role, you will contribute to product development, supplier collaboration, and cross-functional initiatives across workplace furnishings.

You will execute color matching, PPAP approvals, textile testing, and lifecycle management, partnering with Operations to classify product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (required).
• Experience with textiles, finishes, and product lifecycle management preferred.
• Knowledge of PPAP processes and color/color harmony is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Color matching

PPAP approvals

Textile testing

Lifecycle management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

HNI Corporation is seeking a CMF & Textile Engineer to advance textiles and finishes, manage discontinuations, and accelerate the three-year product strategy while improving time-to-market and profitability. In this role, you will contribute to product development, supplier collaboration, and cross-functional initiatives across workplace furnishings.

You will execute color matching, PPAP approvals, textile testing, and lifecycle management, partnering with Operations to classify product