Packaging Engineer

Why join us?

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Job Description

MillerKnoll is looking for a Packaging Engineer to join our Global Supply Management organization. As a Packaging Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and implementing packaging designs at our Greenhouse Seating Operations site.

You will build momentum as force for change by engaging internal teams across product, corporate functions, and most critically within our seating manufacturing operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Act as primary Packaging Engineering support for Greenhouse Seating Operations
• Communicate and apply quality and engineering concepts with both internal and external resources, as required.
• Identify, prioritize, and lead strategic cost reduction initiatives/projects.
• Identify, prioritize, and lead single-use plastic reduction initiatives/projects.
• Identify, prioritize, and lead other continuous improvement projects related to safety, quality, distribution, and reliability.
• Work with New Product Development/Fulfillment Team to design, develop, test, and implement cost effective packaging designs for new product launches.
• Interact with suppliers, operations teams, material planners, and other cross-functional teams on a day-to-day basis.
• Develop and document packaging part specifications, packaging BOM specifications, and packaging process work instructions.
• Support returnable packaging design and maintenance between Tier 1part suppliers and GSO.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors' degree in Packaging Engineering
• 0-5 years in a professional packaging role with exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and commodities.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience working in the furniture or related consumer goods industry is a plus
• Working knowledge of all aspects of business operations, including Finance, Accounting, Legal, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Engineering, Quality, etc.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled at working with individuals at various organizational levels within and outside of MillerKnoll.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.