Product Development Engineer - TPG

HNI Workplace Furnishings, LLC; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HNI Workplace Furnishings is seeking a Product Development Engineer, Tailored Products to contribute to design, development, and improvement of products. The role operates under guidance from a mentor or manager and participates in cross-functional projects to drive cost containment, quality, and timely delivery.

The engineer will develop detailed solid models and technical drawings, conduct testing, and report findings to ensure specifications are met while supporting environmental initiatives

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 10 years engineering experience required.
• Associates Degree in Engineering or related field with 5 years transferrable experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with 1 year relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design/re-design of product components per quality standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet cost, quality, and timeline goals.
• Apply project management principles, including duration estimation and scope coordination.
• Create solid models and technical drawings per standards.
• Conduct product testing to validate specifications and report results.
• Support environmental impact initiatives and organizational goals.
• Engage in activities to ensure project success.

Skills

Product design concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Solid modeling

Technical drawings

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 Product Development Engineer, Tailored Products to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team. The Product Development Engineer 1 is responsible for the performance of limited tasks associated with the design, development, and improvement of products. This role generally operates under the supervision and guidance of an assigned mentor or manager.

What You Will Do

• Participate in engineering functions supporting design/re-design of product and product components aligned with established quality standards and product specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal and external teams to ensure successful implementation of product projects, focusing on cost containment/reduction, quality enhancement, and established timelines.
• Apply project management principles, including active duration estimation, scope management, and coordination of concurrent activities.
• Apply and/or define product specifications and components to the creation of detailed solid models and technical drawings, adhering to best-in-class engineering communication standards.
• Conduct product testing and evaluation to validate product specification requirements are achieved. Complete reporting requirements and recommendations as required.
• Participate and support project goals identified to meet trade and environmental impact initiatives.
• Participate in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization.

What You Have

• Individuals with a High School Diploma or equivalent – at least 10 years of transferrable experience with engineering concepts and applications required.
• Individuals with Associates Degree in Engineering or related field – at least 5 years of transferrable experience with engineering concepts and applications required.
• Individuals with Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field – at least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

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.

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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.