Product Engineer I

Company Overview

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with over 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment. impact on the environment.  Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for 40 years.

Overview

Supports Humanscale products that are in production. Maintains technical drawings, develops cost improvements, and provides technical support for personnel at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support production lines to minimize or eliminate down time.
• Provide support for the maintenance of items and Bills of Material (BOM) in MRP system.
• Manage Engineering Changes for new and existing products. Communicate changes to all levels of manufacturing teams as well as suppliers accordingly.
• Ensure the manufacturability of new and existing products by participating in the product design and development process in the early stages of product development.
• Identify and implement programs to improve the manufacturability and reliability of products
• Determine parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification.
• Provide technical support for customers, sales, customer service and Humanscale Technicians for new and existing products.
• Identify opportunities for cost reductions and coordinate initiatives to achieve savings in a timely manner.
• Rely on any past experience and good judgment to plan and accomplish projects & goals.  Perform a variety of complicated & technical tasks.
• Support installation, qualification, verification and validation of new and existing equipment and processes.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers regarding technical specifications and alternatives, including the procurement of material and components. Generate specification control drawings as means of communication with vendors and suppliers.
• Resolves technical, procedural and logistical problems in manufacturing by using the proper troubleshooting and failure analysis techniques.
• Design customized prototypes and final functional units to satisfy customer Special Order Requests (SOR)
• Perform BOM accuracy audits when necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• Internship experience working in an Engineering capacity at a manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and techniques commonly employed in the design and production of products
• Experienced in using 3D CAD modeling software (ie. Solidworks)
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills with the ability to communicate engineering concepts to non-engineers.
• Experience with MRP systems such as Oracle, SAP or INFOR is preferred.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concept, techniques and tools
• Must be able to work in a team environment helping others when necessary.
• Strong Office and other computer skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Must be able to do repetitive bending and stretching.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • HSA, Medical FSA, Limited FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits
  • Medical Discounts
• Ancillary Benefits
  • Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
  • Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• Health Advocates
• EAP, Complementary Life and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• 401k with Employer matching (Pre-Tax and Roth)
  • 100% Vested
• Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and ~10 holidays)
  • Maternity PTO

Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)