Manufacturing Engineer

HNI Corporation
Quincy, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2024 CLOSED ON 7/7/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at HNI Corporation?

***Please note we are located in Muscatine, IA***

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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will perform a variety of engineering activities as they impact our manufacturing operations. This can encompass improvements or modifications in production processes, recommendations of changes in procedures, as well as monitoring operations to ensure compliance with approved methods and quality standards. These roles require strong problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities. With this, you will capture critical knowledge of many facets of operations, as well as opportunities for long-term career growth. Our Manufacturing Engineers often advance into areas such as supply chain or production leadership and develop very well-rounded foundations of knowledge.

If you hold a Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, enjoy challenges and embrace continuous improvement, the Manufacturing Engineer role is an excellent opportunity! 

Some of the essential aspects of the Manufacturing Engineer position include:

  • Investigate and resolve work-in-process problems
  • Recommend and implement improvements or modifications for manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, and related matters.
  • Confer with other engineers to clarify and resolve problems
  • Monitor operations to assure compliance

What it takes:

  • Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering is preferred
  • Work experience specific to engineering; internships and co-ops will be considered
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities
  • Lean Manufacturing principles including RCI, 3P, Value Stream Mapping, and statistical analysis.

We look forward to hearing from you! 


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.

As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation was recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020, 2021, and #6 in 2022 as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. 

How we act today protects how we live tomorrow.  Check out our CSR Report here: https://www.hnicorp.com/social-responsibility

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are not just core beliefs at HNI - they are operational imperatives.  We value each other’s differences in experiences and ideas to solve problems and better serve our customers. Take a look at our DEI goals here: https://www.hnicorp.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

We offer Benefits on Day 1, including a new voluntary benefit, Daily Pay! To learn about all the benefits HNI has to offer visit www.HNIbenefits.com.

We also invite you to visit us at www.HNICorp.com to learn more!


About the Company:
HNI Corporation



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