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Hildebran, North Carolina, United States
Onsite
Why join us?
Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating environments where people want to be—spaces that stimulate creative and analytical thinking, strengthen organizational culture, and communicate trust to clients and visitors.
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger 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 Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
General Purpose:
Drive innovation in new product development and insourcing initiatives by collaborating with brand and design partners, as well as internal manufacturing teams, to engineer high-quality upholstered seating frames, foam, components, and upholstery solutions. Play a key role in bringing concepts to life through creative problem-solving, cross-functional teamwork, and manufacturing-focused design.
Essential Functions:
Design and create 3D models and drawings (Creo/Solidworks) with minimal direction
Develop and manage new product designs from concept to mass production
Build and validate prototypes with internal and external partners toward a timely product launch strategy
Develop Bill of Materials (BOMs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing
Design for highest level of craftsmanship and quality with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles
Conduct product testing to ensure compliance with highest quality standards
Design, engineer and evaluate material usage during development to optimize product costs
Make modifications to existing CAD drawings to support manufacturing and purchasing maintenance
Manage all 3D modeling and CAD activities within a project
Participates within cross functional product development team
Additional Essential Functions:
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives
Skills and Abilities:
Experience designing and engineering plywood and solid wood upholstered chair frames and foam
Bachelor’s degree in applied arts preferred or equivalent education and professional experience
5 years of professional engineering experience with leading development projects
Hands-on experience with frame construction, foam up and upholstery preferred with mature sense of comfort and feel
Proven design and problem-solving skills with a keen understanding of brand aesthetic
Proven experience working with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software and tools currently used in the HMI office environment with a basic understanding of the current CAD systems used within the functional area (Creo preferred)
Exhibits high personal performance standards, the desire and ability to continuously learn and must be results oriented
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional presentation skills
Must be open to new ideas and technologies
Exhibits ability to work cooperatively both in a team environment and independently
Must be able to maintain a positive attitude in addressing concerns
Must be an assertive, self-starter with the self-confidence and ability to represent MillerKnoll in a professional manner to gain a high level of confidence from internal and external contacts
Must be willing to take ownership efficiently working to drive tasks to completion
Coordinate with suppliers and customer regarding technical specifications and product requirements
Ability to understand the corporation's values, goals and the objectives along with key financial drivers
Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Geiger 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.
