Lead Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & Cross-Functional

Knoll Inc.; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll in the United States seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Lead to independently apply engineering theories, lead a team of technicians, and drive engineering criteria across projects. You will review designs, perform feasibility studies, estimate manpower and costs, and push for continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes leadership, planning, and clear communication with Production, Engineering, and management, with accountability for budgets and timely results.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of professional lean manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional technical project teams.
• Strong knowledge of lean principles and their application.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineering technicians and deliver complex projects.
• Review designs to ensure compliance with criteria and standards.
• Develop and manage budgets and cost estimates.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Office software

Engineering software

Job description

MillerKnoll in the United States seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Lead to independently apply engineering theories, lead a team of technicians, and drive engineering criteria across projects. You will review designs, perform feasibility studies, estimate manpower and costs, and push for continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes leadership, planning, and clear communication with Production, Engineering, and management, with accountability for budgets and timely results.