Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Continuous Improvement

MillerKnoll; Greenville (PA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoll, doing business as MillerKnoll, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering professional in the panels division to lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will apply lean tools, standardize work, and drive cost reductions while improving quality and safety across production cells.

Responsibilities include engaging cross-functional teams, implementing changes, and supporting new product launches with manufacturing input and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of assembly processes is a plus.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Projects, PowerPoint).
• Experience with coding or analytics automation platforms is a plus (Access, Alteryx, Ignition).

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects in the panels department.
• Develop sustainable improvements through team engagement and lean tools.
• Apply standardized work, 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping.
• Implement engineering changes and support product development and quality.
• Drive safety, quality, and cost reductions across production lines.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Access

Alteryx

Ignition

Job description

Knoll, doing business as MillerKnoll, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering professional in the panels division to lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will apply lean tools, standardize work, and drive cost reductions while improving quality and safety across production cells.

Responsibilities include engaging cross-functional teams, implementing changes, and supporting new product launches with manufacturing input and process optimization.