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Kimball International
posted 2 months ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
About the position
This part-time role focuses on the engineering of both new and existing products to meet customer requirements. The position involves collaboration with various teams, including Industrial Designers and Product Marketing, to ensure that products are designed and engineered according to specifications and standards.
Responsibilities
- Design and engineer products including material/manufacturing/tooling process selection.
- Translate market requirements to product specifications.
- Create CAD documentation and BOM structure.
- Conduct technical reviews and product testing.
- Lead prototyping activities to deliver viable samples.
- Identify and test engineering solutions to meet Kimball and external standards.
- Create product designs that optimize manufacturability.
- Develop design solutions utilizing existing platforms.
- Create quality and material standards based on platformed products.
- Perform EC analysis and implementation.
- Ensure manufactured products meet design and performance intent.
- Conduct complex design investigations and feasibility studies for new components or products.
- Optimize product design versus cost by challenging manufacturing strategies.
- Create new or optimized product platforms to reduce complexity.
- Revise and create engineering standards.
- Support the company's Vision and Guiding Principles.
- Adhere to company safety guidelines.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills including honesty, teamwork, and a positive attitude.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of sound engineering practices and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA).
- Ability to perform root cause failure analysis and tolerance stack analysis.
- Understanding of various materials and their applications in product design.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in the furniture industry.
- Familiarity with sustainability practices in design.
- Knowledge of BIFMA and UL standards.
- Experience with Solid modeling and 3D design.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment
- Professional development opportunities
