Engineering Manager – Systems & Operations Integration

HNI Workplace Furnishings, LLC; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting from Day 1

Job summary

A leading workplace solutions company in Muscatine, Iowa, seeks an Engineering Manager to oversee the Engineering Center of Excellence. The role involves leading engineering teams, making strategic technical decisions, and enhancing processes to drive efficiency and profitability. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations, particularly in lean manufacturing. Competitive benefits start from day one.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations with leadership experience.
• Proven success in implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong ability to influence and communicate across organization levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all engineering activities for the facility.
• Provide technical leadership to non-technical stakeholders.
• Oversee project logistics and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings

Location: Muscatine, Iowa

What We Need

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team in Muscatine, Iowa! In this role, you will lead the Engineering Center of Excellence at our Highway 61 facility, managing cross‑functional engineering teams focused on three key areas aimed at improving business agility and profitability. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about driving breakthrough change—identifying improvement opportunities, conceptualizing solutions, and implementing new and enhanced processes to boost labor performance, efficiency, and profitability. If you are a results‑oriented leader who can overcome challenges and inspire others, this role is for you.

What You Will Do

• Provide strategic technical decisions and solutions by creating plans, prioritizing, delegating, and managing all engineering activities and deliverables for the facility
• Deliver broad technical leadership by effectively communicating technical information to non‑technical stakeholders
• Lead the development and implementation of Project Management processes within the Highway 61 facility

In Your Day‑to‑Day, You Will

• Manage, support, and evaluate engineers’ performance, providing coaching and development opportunities
• Oversee project logistics and allocate technical resources to meet business demands
• Identify opportunities to optimize performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, utilizing metrics to manage and improve outcomes
• Support plant‑level technical escalations
• Conduct process audits and Gemba walks to uncover gaps and improvement opportunities
• Ensure a successful onboarding experience for all engineering team members

What You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Organizational Leadership, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, including leadership experience
• Proven success implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong ability to influence, communicate, and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, overcome challenges, and deliver results in a complex environment

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.

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.